Posted 7 years ago
IronLace
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This vase has been in my collection for some time, but I am still unable to conclusively identify it...my guess is that it is Victorian, despite the angular Art Deco like form. The Oriental - inspired design featuring a faux wax seal, a fan, sprays of cherry blossoms, & geometric patterns looks to me to fit in well with the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century.
The vase is made from milky opalescent glass, & has gilded highlights. It measures 21 cm tall, 11 cm across the top rim, & 10.5 cm across the base.
Judging by the crisp, & finely detailed mould, this vase was made by a manufacturer of high quality pressed glass, which makes my thoughts turn to British makers such as Sowerby, or Burtles & Tate.
I have never seen another one like it. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
very Christopher Dresser i love the fiery opalescence , a choice piece i believe thanks for sharing your mysterious gem !!!!!!!! IronLace
Many thanks, MALKEY! That is high praise indeed, as you have a very fine selection of great Victorian pressed glass.
Baccarat was my thought too.
It's a choice piece of Chinoiserie glass IL.
Many thanks, pierreafeu! Nice to know who made it at long last. I had put this on another glass forum many years ago & no one had a clue.
Thanks also, vetraio50, & racer4four!
Wow! It's a beauty.
Many thanks, Vintagefran!
ooooph ...so lovely!
Thanks, lizzycbw!
I'm thinking French...mmm Baccarat ?? / Daum/ ?????