EAPG Imperial 404 Hobstar Arches Punch Bowl w 11 Cambridge Inverted Feather Cups

Early 20th Century Near Cut Brilliant Revival Punch Service. #404 Hobstar & Arches (1909). With 11 Cambridge "Inverted Feather" Punch Cups?

An impressive and historically documented early 20th century Near Cut punch service combining an Imperial Glass Company #404 Hobstar & Arches pedestal punch bowl (introduced 1909) with eleven Cambridge Glass Company "Inverted Feather" punch cups introduced c. This substantial Brilliant Period Revival set captures the grandeur of American Brilliant Cut Glass styling - executed in high-quality pressed "Near Cut" glass designed to emulate hand-cut crystal during the height of the revival movement. Pattern: #404 Hobstar & Arches. Punch bowl with stand: approx.

The bowl and stand together create a commanding display piece. Feather medallion within diamond panel. There are 11 matching cups included, a strong surviving count for a service of this age. Good antique condition for early 20th century pressed glass. Some chips and minor edge losses. Normal wear consistent with age. No major structural cracks observed.

Displays beautifully and presents impressively. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. In the early 1900s, American glasshouses such as Imperial and Cambridge produced "Near Cut" pressed glass patterns to replicate the look of hand-cut American Brilliant Period crystal. This set represents that important transitional era in American glassmaking. It is not hand-cut crystal, but documented and collectible Near Cut pressed glass.

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