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Bohemian Art Glass4523 of 6681Late Victorian / Edwardian marbled enamelled and gilded satin glass vaseBeautiful Zigzag Vase
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    Posted 9 years ago

    Michelleb007
    (256 items)

    I found this beautiful vase at auction, with terrible pictures (always a bonus) but felt from what I could see of the enamel work that this was a quality piece. When it arrived it was covered in years of dust and grime, but it cleaned up beautifully, and I was so pleased to see what a beauty this vase really is. It stands 8" tall, and is in excellent condition, with no enamel loss to the flowers, bird or butterfly enameling. The quality of the enameling is just lovely, and the entire vase just shines. I feel it is most probably by Harrach due to the style and quality of the work; it seems to be the little sibling of Ozmarty's vase, posted here on CW. The birds could almost have been painted by the same artist (are they blue tits?)

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    1. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      Here is the link to Ozmarty's vase on CW: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/100155-big-bohemian-hand-painted-bird-vase-ha
    2. surfdub66 surfdub66, 9 years ago
      Idcloisonne, fairy liquid does the job lovely !!!!
      I agree this is a stunning vase ;-))
    3. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      Lisa, thank you! :) Harrach was known for the quality of their enameling, and I am just in love with some of their work. I knew the enamel was not cold-painted, and was fired on, so it was more durable. I held the vase under a very light stream of slightly warm running water, and gently wiped it with a soft sponge and a little bit of dish washing soap. It was amazing how quickly the glass cleaned up - I did my best to avoid the enamel work, and luckily it all cleaned up beautifully. For the inside, I used a bottle brush with a cotton tip - I have a set of all different sizes and they are so useful for getting muck out of the bottom of old vases.
    4. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      surfdub66, thanks so much! :)
    5. smiata smiata, 9 years ago
      Absolutely gorgeous. One of my favorites! What an excellent find.
    6. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      Thank you very much, smiata! :)
    7. Rick55 Rick55, 9 years ago
      Another Beauty Michele!!
    8. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      nutsabotas6 & Rick, thank you, I am so glad you like it! I was so happy to see it in person when it arrived - it made my day. :)
    9. inky inky, 9 years ago
      Happy New Year Michelle...Penny...:-)
    10. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 9 years ago
      This is just beautiful! It does look like a good match to Ozmartys.
    11. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      Penny, a very happy New Year to you, too!!
    12. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      shareurpassion, thanks so much. I have this in my bedroom on a shelf, and I love looking at it before I go to bed. It makes me happy! :)
    13. epson233 epson233, 9 years ago
      how lucky -- what a find -- happy holidays
    14. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 9 years ago
      epson233, thank you - happy new year to you!

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