Posted 11 years ago
bohemiangl…
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Probably not a true miniature (measures 80 mm tall, or just over 3 inches), but this is dynamite in a diminutive package. This style of Loetz aventurine vase dates to the 1903-1904 time frame. I couldn't find the shape in the published paper patterns (in this size), but it closely resembles PN I-7580, first made in 1898. (see last photo, which compares the two - the candia papillon vase is 6" tall.)
The pattern of turquoise covered applied cabochons, outlined in gold enamel in flowing art nouveau lines, is repeated three times. Mold blown, flat bottom, ground and polished flat rim. Unmarked. For similarly decorated examples, see Loetz Bohemian Glass, 1880-1940 (Hatje Cantz), see also www.loetz.com (Aventurine Decor) - though Loetz aventurine glass production dates to 1903-04, this type of decoration may be a few years older - Cantz shows a similarly decorated vase in Delphi, which dates to 1899.
Love, love, love the enameled cabochon Loetz pieces. Makes one wonder who in the production line was responsible for the applied enamel handwork.
yup, totally love this. I saw aventurine pieces as late as 1909 as well
By the way, is there anything harder to photograph than aventurine?
Very nice buy!
Indeed Warren, like the silver threads on my Loetz Peacock vase. I found that using a dark (black in my case) background showed the lighter reflective material better.
GREAT vase
like the turquiose cabochons. cool.
clear glass with decoration is the hardest to photograph but aventurine is right up there..