Reproduction?

[Lillian Dunbar]

One of mom's treasures - a green, 3-footed bowl in the stag and holly pattern. Some vintage glass advisors say you can tell if it's an old piece or a repro by looking at the head of the stag. I've looked a photos of both and can't tell. - the difference must be more subtle than my old eyes can discern. Can anyone help me here?

[vicki hufstetler]

Hi Lillian, According to what I've read the original scrolled footed bowls should be: 9 1/2 inches in dia. The stag's eyes are almond shaped, and it has a tongue (so far so good, on yours). And, the holly leaves should have 24 berries - I can't tell from your pics.

If your bowl is 9 1/2, and your holly has 24 berries it should be considered authentic.

Also, because it is depression glass in green, it should also florese under black-light - does it?

[Ellene Meece]

Wow, Vicki, I didn't know this! What valuable information!

[Lillian Dunbar]

This bowl is 10 1/2 inches in diameter and the holly sections have 19 berries. I have no way to test the fluorescence.