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Loetz Vase, Serie II, PN 257, "Astraa" | Loetz Art Glass213 of 629 |  |  |
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Dating to between 1900 and 1905, both the shape (PN 257) and decor (Astraa) are relatively early Loetz. This is a nice example, too, with excellent gold, silver, and blue iridescence over clear glass, with random large golden orange oil spots on the surface. Polished pontil and fire polished rim; stands 4" tall and about 6" wide.
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And...there's the birthday gift I was expecting!
My birthday's next week so I'll have one too!
Jeff - yes, indeed :) Marty, can't wait to see what you come up with :)
I will need more than birthday wishes to come up with something as good as this one!
i wish i was better at matching shapes to catalog drawings. this decor is awesome!