American Cut Glass Association

Examples of American Brilliant Cut Glass

The photos below show some of the interesting shapes and patterns available in
American Brilliant Cut Glass. While some shapes were produced in high quantities, they can have special features which only enhances the shape and cutting. A big THANK YOU to the Lone Star Chapter of the American Cut Glass Association for providing the photos from their cookbook: "Cooking with Class, Dining with Glass".

Click on a picture to see a larger photo and some more information about the piece.

*Baskets* A scarce and desirable shape to collect, baskets were made most often as centerpieces for the table with vase-like stems. There are flat low-handled baskets that were designed for use as bon-bons or lump sugar.

*Bowls* There is no other form that displays a beautiful pattern better than a bowl. Shapes vary from round to oval to 5 sided with many depths and purposes. They can be footed or have underplates.


Candlesticks Sold in pairs or sets of four, they are very popular today. You might be lucky enough to find a chamberstick with a handle.

Carafes

*Compotes & Footed Bowls*

Condiments / Serving Pieces

Decanters Specially designed for wines and liquors, these are an elegant addition to your collection. Finding a set today with stemware is difficult.


Ice Buckets & Tubs Ice buckets and tubs vary from footed, to small tubs with tabs, to more elaborate ones with applied handles and underplates. Included in this section is a wine coaster.

Lamps

Lidded Items

Loving Cups

*Miscellaneous Items*


*Pitchers & Tankards* Most frequently used for water, they usually came with tumblers. There were a large variety of shapes for various functions.


Punch Bowls, Ambrosia Bowls This is the aristocrat in the field of glass. Sets included a dozen or more punch cups and matching ladles. The elaborate sets include footed punch cups.


*Rosebowls* Rose Bowls have flattened tops and bottoms with a spherical body. They have never been plentiful, but were designed to hold a prize rose blossom from the garden.

Stems/Glasses Stemware was intended for formal use, therefore not as many were made compared to tumblers. It is difficult to find a large set because of stem breakage.


*Trays*

Vases Vases have a variety of shapes, qualities, and sizes. The examples here range from footed, sterling rimmed and cut-to-clear vases.