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Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by LIbraryLady, Jul 26, 2017.

  1. LIbraryLady

    LIbraryLady Well-Known Member

    I haven't dabbled much in glass, however this 16 inch vase, with gold designs painted on it, took my breathe away. It is 16" tall; three little supports (sea serpents perhaps?), swirls on most of the body. Is it American? European? 19th or 20th century? Any and all information/theories are welcome.
    TIA

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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    WOW! I....
    Like the birdies....
    Love it too! :)
     
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Knee jerk reaction was Czech. Lovely,lovely thing !
     
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  4. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    I love it too!
     
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  5. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Ditto triple time. I love your vase.
    greg
     
  6. toomanytocount

    toomanytocount Boredom is a sin.

    Impressive! The decor is not particularly Bohemian, or the shape. It is old circa 1900, meaning 1890-1910. I'm leaning towards antique Venetian decorative glass for the color, style and details. They were quite important during this time and inspired many other glass producing countries.
     
  7. George Nesmith

    George Nesmith Well-Known Member

    Very nice but likely European.
     
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  8. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I especially like that the artist was very clever in supporting a structurally weak area. :)
    I like the color a lot as well.
     
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

  10. LIbraryLady

    LIbraryLady Well-Known Member

    KOT - Birds reign. And, I think you must be right about the serpents providing extra support. Never would have thought of it.
    Johnny/Too many/George- I guessed European; you've given me some good jumping off points for research. Thank you.
    Judy/Komo - I like knowing others appreciate it too. TX.
     
  11. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Simply beautiful....and I don't say that easily! I also tend to think it's Venetian ca. 1900. Can't guess as to worth, but definitely not cheap. This is the kind of thing I'd buy in an instant, if I saw it at an auction.
     
  12. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Me as well. :)
     
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  13. LIbraryLady

    LIbraryLady Well-Known Member

    Thank you. It's encouraging to have know others appreciate it too. It's not a direction I've pursued before, but, no regrets.
     
  14. toomanytocount

    toomanytocount Boredom is a sin.

    That's the attraction of glass decorative items, once you have it hand, it is so much more appealing than the image, due to the :happy: light and color variations in a 3D environment. I also love the color and the shape. I will see if I can find something similar.
     
  15. PACKRAT

    PACKRAT Well-Known Member

    I always did love tall slender elegant things
     
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