A wonderfully unusual 1930s Sowerby flower frog, modelled as a squirrel in warm frosted amber pressed glass — part decorative object, part ingenious piece of functional glassware.
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Designed to sit inside a shallow bowl or dish, the pierced circular base holds individual flower stems around the squirrel. A charming piece for collectors of British pressed glass, Art Deco design and unusual vintage flower-arranging objects.
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Size:
Height: approx. 17 cm / 6.7 in
Base diameter: approx. 11 cm / 4.3 in
Maker: Sowerby Glassworks, England
Date: 1930s
Material: frosted amber pressed glass
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Condition:
Good antique condition overall.
There are several small chips to the underside and lower edge of the circular base. These are visible when the piece is turned over but are not prominent when displayed upright.
Light age-related surface wear is present throughout. Please review the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
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A distinctive piece of British Art Deco glass that can be displayed as a sculptural collectible or returned to its original purpose with a simple arrangement of seasonal flowers.
What is a flower frog?
A flower frog is a traditional flower-arranging aid designed to hold individual stems in position. This Sowerby example combines that practical function with a sculptural squirrel design.
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Does the bowl shown in the styled image come with the squirrel?
No. The listing is for the Sowerby amber glass squirrel flower frog only. The bowl and flowers shown in the styled image are for display inspiration.
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Can it still be used with flowers?
Yes. The pierced circular base was designed to hold individual flower stems and can be placed inside a suitable shallow bowl or dish.
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Is the piece damaged?
There are several small chips to the underside and lower edge of the circular base. They are not prominent when the piece is displayed upright. Please see the condition photographs for full details.
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Is this an original 1930s Sowerby piece?
The form is documented as a Sowerby squirrel flower frog from the Art Deco period, dating to the 1930s. This example is made in frosted amber pressed glass.
