This magnificent 14-inch, 22 lb pedestal punch bowl is a supreme example of the “Carolyn” pattern by J. Hoare & Co., widely regarded as one of the most intricate and desirable designs from the American Brilliant Period. First introduced in the late 19th century and prominently featured in Hoare’s 1911 catalog, the pattern is celebrated for its densely populated, high-lead crystal blank with deeply cut hobstars, starbursts and intricate geometric motifs. Considering its remarkable age (surviving over 100 years in existence), this antique piece presents beautifully, retaining it’s original clarity and razor-sharp brilliance, though there are a few small chips to the teeth along the bowl rim/foot of the base. Shipping available. J. Hoare & Co. stands as a titan of the American Brilliant Period, established by Irish master cutter John Hoare, who was instrumental in transforming Corning, New York, into the world’s “Crystal City” and often referred to as “the Father of the Cut Glass Industry”. Renowned for unparalleled artistry and technical precision, the firm earned the prestigious honor of furnishing the White House during the Grant administration and secured numerous gold medals at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Though the company dissolved in 1920 as consumer tastes shifted, its legacy endures through these heavy, light-splitting masterpieces that remain among the most coveted treasures for glass collectors today.