Bidspirit auction | American Brilliant Ohio Star Decanter

American Brilliant Ohio Star Decanter - This is an American Brilliant Period cut glass decanter featuring a globular body and an elongated, octagonal faceted neck terminating in a flared rim. The body is decorated in the Ohio Star pattern, which consists of large multi-pointed stars separated by vertical serrated bands and fan motifs. The glass exhibits a uniform lavender or light amethyst tint throughout, a result of the manganese used as a decoloring agent in early glass formulas reacting to ultraviolet light over time, a process often called sun-purpling. 9 inches. Visible Markings and Labels: - A small white rectangular label affixed to the interior rim is inscribed with the text OHIO STAR. - A small white label on the base is inscribed with the number 4937. - A string tag is attached to the neck; the visible portion of the text includes Atlee Rab. Construction and Design: - Hand-cut lead crystal with a star-cut base. - Deeply cut geometric patterns characteristic of the Brilliant Period. - The base shows significant shelf wear and evidence of hand-finishing. Dimensions not provided.