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Here's a link to a recent thread that may be of some help.

Here is a link that might be useful: Punch bowl link

What is EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass)?

Early American Pattern Glass, also known as simply 'pattern glass', or Victorian glass is pressed glass tableware (& some related novelty glass items) was made only during the Victorian period ca 1850-1910, only in America, and in 'sets' such that all of the pieces in the set matched in design. These sets of dishes were made by hundreds of glass factories- some more long-lived and more well-known today than others. The number of patterns of EAPG has been estimated to be as high as 3000 however in some of those patterns only a few forms (or items) were made. The number of patterns made in extensive sets was probably closer to 1000. In the 3rd and 4th decade of the 20th century, sets of pressed glass dishes were made also and those are generally referred to as 'Depression Era Glass'.
EAPG was manufactured in beautiful clear crystal glass & in a limited number of colors. As a testimony of its lasting beauty and appeal, many reproductions of the early patterns are on the market. These can lead to confusion on the part of beginning EAPG collectors and underscores the importance of making all antiques investments through reputable dealers.
While the wealthy of that period would have used blown glass and china from abroad, this 'pressed ware' as it was called commercially, were the dishes used by the 'everyday housewives'. Despite our romantic notions about those times, life was very difficult for these Victorian Era ladies who endured the Civil War, reconstruction, Westward Expansion, & dread diseases and who enjoyed none of our modern 'conveniences' such as running water or electricity.
Unfortunately for the unsuspecting beginning collectors there are also charlatans who are engaging in the ruinous practice of turning pattern glass what they call 'sun purple'. You may go HERE for a full discussion of this serious situation.
Whether you have begun a collection of EAPG because of your sheer love of the glass & its historical roots in America or because you have some pieces handed down through the generations, we hope you will use it, enjoy it & remember with fondness our early American settlers & pioneers who created our great Land grounded in tremendous personal strength and solid spiritual values.

Here is a link that might be useful: EPAG

I have a similar set I got for wedding shower gift in 1963. It's packed away so don't know if it is same or not. Ha, I kept the punch bowl out ,it's not same mine has large starbursts & no arches. I used to use it for salads to take to potlucks! So they were made for very long time.

Thank you for the background and for looking in your collections as well. Some of the links have punch bowls very similar too.

I feel confident that it is older glass since I bought it from an older gentleman who said it belonged to his wife's grandmother.

Hopefully we can narrow it down to a company if nothing else.

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and help. It's the great punch bowl treasure hunt for our family!!!

This looks like a good resource. Might be worth a look-see.

Here is a link that might be useful: Glass Lovers Glass Database

Do the edges feel rather sharp? If so could be cut glass but I don't think so looks more like smooth edged glass. Cut glass has a roughness or sharpness to it when you run your hand over it. That is much better pic just above, Very pretty set.