Lot 242:
Boyd's Crystal Art Glass Seated Bear Figurine in Purple Slag
Sold for: $20
Description
This figurine is a pressed glass seated bear manufactured by Boyd’s Crystal Art Glass of Cambridge, Ohio. The bear is depicted with a stylized form and a textured surface throughout to represent fur. It is crafted from purple slag glass, also known as black amethyst slag, characterized by its translucent dark purple body with lighter purple marbling. The piece features a high-gloss finish. On the underside, the figurine bears an embossed trademark featuring a capital letter B within a diamond, which is enclosed in a circle. There are additional horizontal and vertical lines around the diamond, which are part of a coding system used by the factory to indicate the specific five-year production period.
Condition report:
The figurine is in excellent condition. Visual inspection indicates no chips, cracks, fractures, or professional repairs. The glass retains its original high-gloss surface.
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