glass hunting at the 400 Market: Mike’s Mystery glass?

The 400 Antiques Mall is one of my favourite places to shop for glass.  With over 32,000 square feet, I can spend an entire afternoon browsing the vendors stalls.   I’ve purchased a lot of glass at the market, and since I can’t resist a good bargain, I often come home with an unidentified piece.

My latest purchase today?  This clear pressed glass bowl and 8 nappies.

The vendor mentioned that the bowl is known as “Mike’s Mystery” glass, and that the pattern mould was later used by a carnival glass manufacturer.   I’ve found no mention of “Mike’s Mystery” glass in any of my glass books.

The large bowl is 8 6/8″ in diameter and the small nappies are 4 3/8″ in diameter.

The bowls on the right are from a different manufacturer, and measure 4 1/2″ in diameter.

The vendor tells me that both patterns are were manufactured in the 1940s or 1950s.

If you can provide any insight into either pattern, please leave a message in the comment area below or on my Flickr page.  I’d love to hear from you!