This vintage jade green milk glass dish features a distinctive sawtooth or cogwheel-style rim and a molded starburst pattern on the base. The opaque green glass has a classic mid-century modern appearance and works well as an ashtray, trinket dish, catchall, or small decorative bowl. The piece is unmarked, and the maker is unknown. Its unique geometric design makes it an attractive display piece for collectors of vintage glass and mid-century décor.

Item Specifics:

Brand: Unmarked
Origin: Unknown
Item Type: Ashtray / Trinket Dish / Small Bowl
Product Line: Unknown
Pattern: Sawtooth / Cogwheel Rim
Finish: Glossy
Model Number: N/A
Size: Approximately 5” Diameter (estimate)
Color: Jade Green
Material: Pressed Milk Glass
Production Style: Mid-Century Modern
Production Technique: Pressed Glass
Era: Circa 1950s–1970s
Condition: Good vintage condition. No chips or cracks observed. Minor wear and manufacturing imperfections consistent with age and production methods.

About the Piece

Opaque jade-green glass became popular in American homes during the mid-20th century and was often used for decorative household items ranging from ashtrays to serving pieces. While the maker of this example remains unidentified, its geometric styling and heavy pressed-glass construction are characteristic of mid-century American glassware. The unusual cogwheel-shaped rim gives the piece a distinctive appearance that displays well in both vintage and modern interiors.