* Seven Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Satin Glass Rose Bowls

19th century
of various size, color, and decoration
Height of tallest 5 1/4 inches

Property from the William Robert Smith Trust, Sherman, Illinois, sold to benefit the Animal Protective League of Springfield and Sangamon County and The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Illinois

Each in overall good condition with no apparent breaks, cracks, chips or repairs. Zigzag bowl (second to left in photo) with discoloration near moth rim, possibly once decorated. Each with some roughness to pontil except swirl (second to right in photo) which is polished. Minor shelf wear and dirt consistent with age.