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Pair of early Loetz Thorn Vases in Aurora (Pink Opal), PN I-3016, ca. 1891

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    Posted 5 years ago

    bohemiangl…
    (640 items)

    This wonderful matched pair of vases by Loetz, ca. 1891, were formerly in the estate of Ruth Lilly, great-granddaughter of Eli Lilly, the founder of Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceuticals. Documentation on Loetz pieces of this era is sparse, but I was able to locate a paper pattern in Vol. 2 of Loetz Bohemian Glass 1880-1940 that closely matches this design. The pink opal color was known as "Aurora", according to written sources. As rare as these are, it is equally as rare to find them completely undamaged, as both these pieces are. They stand about 9" tall.

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    Comments

    1. larksel larksel, 5 years ago
      Wonderful. Congratulations.
    2. IronLace IronLace, 5 years ago
      Pure magic in glass!
    3. kairomalte, 5 years ago
      Hi Warren,
      a very interesting piece, especially as one can compare the details of a design drawing with the corresponding execution.
    4. bracken3 bracken3, 5 years ago
      Very nice.
    5. Sammyz Sammyz, 5 years ago
      That is soooo awesome!!!!! Can't believe it wasn't broken all these years!
    6. philmac51 philmac51, 5 years ago
      What is the museum opening date Warren?

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