Pattern may be found in Handbook for American Cut Glass, p. Hoare and made in New York, United States. This set is highly decorated with and depicts an all-over rich cutting glass of hobstars and clusters of hobsters along with notching, cross-cuts and strawberry diamond... The over-all effect is one of elegance and style with both linear and non-linear geometric motifs...
This cut was considered one of the most beautiful cuts in American Brilliant glass. A gorgeous entertaining set when the sun hits the glass! Marked on base the acid etched circle with J. In capital letters, numbers 1853 written in middle all in circle. One large egg nog/punch bowl - comes in two pieces, a 10 inch rim diameter bowl in the Newport pattern and a cut glass steuben base stand possibly in a slightly different cut glass design but seems to blend well together (was given advise from a ebayer that the stand is a Steuben piece)...Stands approximately 10.75 inches at highest point to base, bowl height is 4.5 inches to 4 7/8 inches... Base is 7 inches diameter - the two pieces fit together perfectly as placed together in pictures..
Nine cut glass cups - unsure of its cut whether the same or slightly different but matches well - single attached looped handles, 3 inch rim diameter by 2 1/8 inch height - holds 4 ounces (1/2 cup). Please view all pictures - I have downloaded many from group to individual shots. Light signs of previous ownership and use plus antique timeline needs to be taken into consideration - mint condition - typical imperfection flaws as in trapped air in glass.. Might be slight surface marks to the glass from previous use, all sawtooth edging is mint.
One area on bottom of bowl with fleabite - probably due to placing base and bowl together. HOARE & CO - established in 1853... John Hoare, more familiarly known as Captain Hoare, was a native of Ireland, born in the city of Cork, April 12th, 1822.. John Hoare's ability as a.
As well as a teacher. He was also a successful businessman.. Hoare & Company, Corning, New York. Was originally known as Hoare, Burns & Dailey. Was established in 1853 in Corning N. They were one of the premier cutting houses during the brilliant period of cut glass. The item "AMERICAN BRILLIANT J Hoare PEDESTAL EGG NOG PUNCH BOWL & CUPS in NEWPORT pattern" is in sale since Wednesday, November 23, 2016. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Glassware\Cut Glass\American Brilliant".The seller is "heidi4911" and is located in Waymart, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.