Art Deco Sakier Fishbowl Vase

This rare Art Deco vase is a recent acquisition of mine. I've been waiting to find an unidentified one for a number of years at a bargain basement price and scoop it up! This is called the "fishbowl" vase (design #2404), and it was designed by famed industrial designer, George Sakier, for the Fostoria Glass Company, circa 1930's. It's in the golden topaz color, but it's most often seen in black amethyst. I love the nautilus design and shape of it.

George Sakier designed a number of glassware items for Fostoria (as seen in the auction picture courtesy of Sotheby's), and I have a few pieces in my collection. But this vase is one of my favorite designs by him, and I'm glad I finally was able to add one to my collection.