Mixed Vintage Glassware Lot featuring Nippon Morimage Sugar Bowl and Butter/Cheese Domes
Nippon (Pottery), Westmoreland or Fenton (Milk Glass), Unknown (Pressed Glass) · Kitchenware & Appliances > Tableware > Vintage Collectibles
Era / Decade
Early 20th Century (approx. 1910s-1930s)
Material
Hand-painted Porcelain with gold leaf accents; Pressed/Pattern Clear Glass; Milk Glass (Opaque)
Condition
Good to Very Good. The porcelain sugar bowl shows some expected gold loss and wear to the hand-painted floral design. The glass domes appear to be missing their original bases (underplates). no visible chips or cracks observed.
Demand Level
Moderate - Best suited for vintage cottagecore or 'Grandmillennial' decor styles. Milk glass has steady niche demand.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$30.00 - $55.00
Estimated Retail Value
$65.00 - $85.00
Comparable Sales
Nippon sugar bowls often sell for $15-$25 individually. Orphan glass lids generally sell for $8-$15 each to collectors looking to complete a set.
Description
A charming trio of vintage table items including a lidded porcelain sugar dish with double handles, likely Nippon, featuring hand-painted coral florals and heavy gold trim. The lot also includes two lidded glass domes: one clear pressed glass with a floral/starburst pattern and faceted knob, and one opaque milk glass lid with a complex geometric and scrollwork design. These lids were originally intended for butter or cheese dishes.
Key Features
Hand-painted Japanese porcelain is a staple for collectors. The milk glass lid features a high-relief pattern popular with mid-century glass collectors. Timeless Victorian/Art Nouveau aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
Sugar bowl likely bears a 'Hand Painted Nippon' green or blue backstamp. The milk glass pattern is indicative of Westmoreland's 'Old Quilt' or similar patterns. High confidence in late 19th/early 20th-century origin.
Flaws to Note
The glass domes are 'orphans' (missing their matching bottom plates), which significantly reduces individual value. Minor gold rubbing on the porcelain handles and rim. Dust in the deep relief of the milk glass.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Etsy (for the age/vintage appeal), eBay (for collectors searching for 'orphan' lids to match their bases), or a local antique booth.
Selling Tips
Sell the sugar bowl as a standalone piece and the two lids together as a 'repurposing' or 'cloche' lot. Use keywords like 'Nippon', 'Cottagecore', 'Opaque Milk Glass', and 'Replacement Lid'. Specifically measure the diameter of the glass lids so buyers can match them to bases.