L.E. Smith Art Deco Black Amethyst Glass Bowl - Depression Glass

This beautiful bowl has a mysterious sensibility, the play of light and color, and the beautiful Cobra-like designs. While it appears black at first glance, it reveals a deep purple or amethyst hue when held up to the light. Art Deco was all about modernity, with clean lines and stylized motifs often reflecting industrial and architectural design trends. LE Smith Glass Company: Founded in 1907, the company became known for its variety of high-quality glassware. Black amethyst glass was produced during the height of the Art Deco movement in the 1920s and 1930s. 6 1/2 inches across at its widest point 4 inches high