Topic: victorian glass?

[bat20]

hi all ,i have seen this type of glass on the net described as victorian,they may not be related though they seem to have the same sort of gadrooning style,any thoughts most welcome,thanks..

[Paul S.]

looking at the wider/lower of the two bowls, it's just possible that this might have a Davidson connection..............it looks similar to their Registration 549518 from September 1909 (the design was apparently called the '1910 suite').           Certainly the pronounced external ribbing appears very similar.
If you don't have the book, then try the Davidson website.              Anyway, about the only suggestion I can think of  -  what do other think?

As for the other bowl, I'm really not sure. 

[bat20]

I think your right Paul,i found a very similar Davidson piece as well,the taller one I've seen described as a Victorian finger bowl and the size seems to be right..

[Paul S.]

the smaller bowl does appear to have the right proportions for a f/bowl, although everted rims like that are not the norm - and it's quite unusual, but I can't off-hand think of any other use, so am sure you're right.
F/bowls were common place items around the period we're speaking of, and many suites of glass would have included them.
Probably because of their association with affluence, they seem rarely to be items of pressed glass, but since there are pressed rinsers, then no reason why not pressed f/bowls.                 Both items are virtually endless in their variety  -  but make good areas to collect.
This ribbing would give strength, but then again might attract wear more easily - good piece to have though.