Bidspirit auction | A Pair of American Goofus

A Pair of American Goofus Glass Bowls with Wild Rose and Nasturtium Patterns - This pair of American pressed glass bowls is produced in the style colloquially known as Goofus glass, characterized by translucent amber glass decorated with cold-painted metallic and polychrome finishes. The first bowl features the Wild Rose pattern, depicting open-petaled flowers, textured foliage, and thorny stems radiating from the center. The blossoms are finished in a translucent red cold-paint, while the rest of the interior and exterior surfaces are coated in a gold-toned metallic wash. The second, larger bowl displays a stylized Nasturtium or Poppy pattern with circular lily-pad-like leaves and scrolling stems. The interior flowers are highlighted in red, and the exterior is finished with a heavy, dark bronze-tone metallic wash. Both bowls feature scalloped rims and molded pedestal bases. The Nasturtium bowl has a large multi-petaled flower molded into the underside of the base. No maker marks or signatures are visible on either piece.Diameter: 9.5 inches (measured across the larger bowl).