Posted 3 years ago
IronLace
(878 items)
This stunning & rare piece of art glass was made by John Walsh Walsh. One of my very few international buys recently, but well worth it, as it arrived in less than three weeks from the UK. As soon as I saw it, I knew that it had to be in my collection.
It consists of three crocus flowers set into a rustic, leafy base. The entire item is made from pale yellow opalescent glass which contains uranium & glows brightly under UV light. There are two yellow crocuses, & the central one is pale amethyst.
The centrepiece measures around 22 cm long, 10.5 cm at the widest point of the base, & 10 cm at the tallest point.
It has a prunt underneath which is stamped with Rd. 177733, dating the design to September 2, 1891.
Gorgeous glass crocus trio Marin - along with your fabulous tulips you have the makings for a Victorian Spring garden
Many thanks, Jenni!
Yes, I certainly do have quite a lot of glass with a floral theme, so popular in Victorian times. I'll have to do a group photo of all of them someday...including the later Kralik floriforms as well...it's one for the to - do list!
Oh!..wow!!!...this is just so beautiful!..it has the perfect home with you!
Thanks so much, Penny! I definitely feel very fortunate to have a piece like this in my collection...
Stunning, and I can't believe how good for age it is.
I can imagine it fits well with your collection.
Much appreciated, Karen!
Yes, it's in amazingly good shape for such a complex, fragile item that's almost 130 years old...thrilled to have it!
Divine!
A real Beauty !!!
Absolutely Awesome Beauty. Wonderful thanks for posting.
Thanks so much, Peggy!
Thanks also, Kevin!
Many thanks, RichmondLori, it's my pleasure & glad you're enjoying it!