EAPG Antique Goofus Glass WILD ROSE 9.25" Scalloped Bowl 

This beautiful antique Goofus Glass bowl will date back to the early 1900’s. 

 Goofus glass is pressed glass which was decorated with unfired enamel paint in the early 20th century,

 manufactured by several prominent glass companies and was relatively cheap. Originally given as premiums at carnivals, Goofus Glass was made from about 1890 to 1920 or so. Because it was cheaply made and cold painted, the paint chips easily. Thus, the  popular name of this glass with unavoidable imperfections became Goofus Glass. It was the first carnival glass, preceding the iridized product known today as carnival glass.

This lovely bowl is made of thick heavy pressed glass. It has a scalloped edge with a molded floral & fine cut pattern on the base and is smooth on the interior of the bowl. The painted finish is on the base of the bowl. The wild rose floral pattern stands out in a rich scarlet red against tones of antiqued gold. According to my research, the pattern on the bowl may be called “Wild Roses”. 

There is no makers mark on this piece. 

GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ~ No nicks, chips, cracks, flea bites, or repairs. Does have some of the normal paint flaking/wear, as to be expected on this type of cold painted pieces of this age/type. 

It measures approx. 9 1/4" D x 2 5/8" H.

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