{"product_id":"antique-1911-j-b-higbee-delta-open-sugar-bowl-hig-bee-mark-eapg-paneled-thistle-pressed-glass-double-handle-sawtooth-rim","title":"Antique 1911 J.B. Higbee Delta Open Sugar Bowl HIG Bee Mark EAPG Paneled Thistle Pressed Glass Double Handle Sawtooth Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and highly collectible piece of authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly American Pattern Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn B. Higbee Glass Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clear pressed-glass vessel features Higbee’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelta pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known by collectors as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaneled Thistle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian Thistle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The pattern was introduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1911\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is distinguished by its brilliant geometric cutting-style details, floral medallions, deeply paneled lower body, angular handles, and dramatic sawtooth crown rim. The John B. Higbee Glass Company operated from 1907 until 1918.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most exciting detail is the tiny embossed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHIG bee trademark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e located inside the bottom of the bowl. Look closely and you can see the letters \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH, I and G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e incorporated into the bee’s wings and body. This whimsical bee was the identifying trademark used by the J.B. Higbee Glass Company and is especially desirable among Higbee and EAPG collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece appears to be an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen sugar bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally part of a Victorian or Edwardian-era table set. The EAPG pattern reference documents sugar bowls in the Delta line, including examples found without their original lids.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt could also be beautifully repurposed as a small candy bowl, spoon holder, trinket dish, flower vessel or display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper portion is covered in an intricate repeating band of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressed floral or thistle-like medallions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaceted diamonds and geometric star shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant cut-glass-style detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tall sawtooth or crown-shaped rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower body is surrounded by elongated vertical panels that catch and reflect the light beautifully. Two substantial angular handles extend from either side, giving the bowl a balanced and architectural silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe glass is heavy, clear and wonderfully reflective. Although molded rather than hand-cut, the deeply pressed pattern produces the sparkling appearance associated with fine turn-of-the-century brilliant glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth measurement provided appears to be across the vessel; handles extend beyond the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review the photographs for scale and proportions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker and pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John B. Higbee Glass Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bridgeville, Pennsylvania\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delta\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paneled Thistle or Canadian Thistle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePattern introduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1911\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early 20th century, approximately 1911–1918\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clear pressed glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Embossed HIG bee trademark inside the bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-handled open sugar bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Glitter Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48676043096318,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/7299\/0621\/files\/IMG-2858.heic?v=1785705123","url":"https:\/\/glitterworkshop.myshopify.com\/products\/antique-1911-j-b-higbee-delta-open-sugar-bowl-hig-bee-mark-eapg-paneled-thistle-pressed-glass-double-handle-sawtooth-rim","provider":"The Glitter Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}