July Gallery Auction
Lot 29033:
Description
This mid-century modern casserole set consists of a 2-quart Fire-King glass bowl, a matching lid, and a gold-tone wireframe warming stand. The design is identified as the Sonata pattern by Georges Briard, featuring a wide textured gold-tone band on the lid decorated with graphic fruit motifs including a pineapple, a pear, and clusters of grapes. The exterior of the clear glass bowl is finished with a coordinating gold-flecked or speckle pattern. The gold-tone metal stand is designed to hold the dish above a tea light or small warming candle, which fits into a central cup. The base of the glass bowl bears the embossed manufacturer’s marks FIRE-KING, a number 5 within a circle, MADE IN U.S.A., and 2 QT.
Bowl: 8.75 inches in diameter across handles; 8 inches in diameter at the rim.
Stand: Approximately 5 inches in height.
Capacity: 2 Quarts. Pickup is Friday, July 31, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB99
Condition report:
The set is in good vintage condition with no chips or cracks noted. The gold-tone decoration on both the lid and the bowl is largely intact with minor, age-appropriate wear to the gilding. The metal warming stand shows a light patina and minor surface wear consistent with age and use.
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