{"product_id":"heisey-silver-overlay-lovebirds-bowl","title":"Heisey Glass Bowl with Silver Overlay Lovebirds – Vintage American Art Glass Bonbon Dish – 8\" Bird Motif Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant vintage glass bowl was produced by the \u003cb\u003eA. H. Heisey \u0026amp; Company of Newark, Ohio\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the most respected American glass manufacturers of the early twentieth century. The bowl features a beautiful \u003cb\u003esilver overlay decoration of songbirds perched among flowering branches\u003c\/b\u003e, a romantic naturalistic motif popular during the \u003cb\u003elate Edwardian and early Art Deco period\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeisey produced the glass blanks, while the silver decoration was applied by an \u003cb\u003eindependent American silver overlay firm\u003c\/b\u003e, as Heisey did not have its own silver plating facilities. Many American silver companies decorated Heisey glass during the 1910s and 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl has a \u003cb\u003ewide circular form with a gently downturned rim and a recessed centre well\u003c\/b\u003e, giving it an elegant profile suitable for display or serving. The base features a \u003cb\u003ecut starburst pattern\u003c\/b\u003e, which catches the light nicely and reflects the quality of Heisey glass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repeating \u003cb\u003elovebird motif\u003c\/b\u003e around the rim adds charm and makes this an attractive decorative piece for collectors of American art glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces like this were commonly used as \u003cb\u003ebonbon or candy dishes on sideboards or tea tables\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed clear glass with silver overlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA. H. Heisey \u0026amp; Company, Newark, Ohio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1915–1928\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 8 inches\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approximately 2 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eCentre well diameter: 3 1\/2 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is in very good condition. The glass is clean and clear with no chips or cracks. There are light surface scratches on the underside consistent with normal shelf contact over time. The silver overlay remains intact with only minor age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeisey glass blanks were often decorated by outside silver overlay companies during the early twentieth century. Firms such as Rockwell Silver Company and other American silver houses produced intricate overlays using thin sheets of silver applied to glass surfaces. The bird-and-floral motif on this bowl reflects the lingering influence of \u003cb\u003eArt Nouveau naturalism transitioning into early Art Deco design\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42963409862761,"sku":"429634098627_FE29","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Heisey-Silver-Overlay-Birds-Bowl.jpg?v=1772723516","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/heisey-silver-overlay-lovebirds-bowl","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}