Posted 10 years ago
Pulzaator
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As per owners permission I am posting this vase. It is not something I have seen before and does very much interest me. I very much like the simplicity within its entirity, but what intrigues me is the skill in order to create such a wonderful vase. To be honest I thought at first site that it was a pottery vase. I have been told that it could be an Charles Lotton vase unsigned. Too be honest I am not aware of unsigned pieces by Charles Lotton. It is a cased textured ash vase with overlayed spilt red lava running nearest the rim. Most lava effect glass vases I have seen, are not rectangular. I very much like it and the owner is aware too. It would be interesting to know what what you think about it. The owner claims to have purchased it whilst in America. The vase is not symmetrical and is cased and very uneven but sits flush on a flat surface. The interior of the glass is smooth, however the outer is very rough, thinning as it works its way to the pontil. Between the outer rim and the spilt lava, the texture has a dull like finish. This dull finish can also be seen within the pear shape rippled centres of the rear and front areas of the vase. all other areas do have a shiny finish. When held towards natural lighting an iridescent glaze is visible to the eye around the dull areas of the vase. A Splatter or mottled effect can be seen around the base of the vase. The spilt red lava has pushed it's way towards the inner glass causing the inner area in question to protrude.
Size: 22.7cm x 7.6cm x 5.2cm Pontil Dia. 3cm
Thickness: 0.3cm
Weight: Approxiamately 700kg
very beautiful!!
Wow. A very clever glass blower made this fantastic piece!
Why haven't they proudly signed it? I hope someone can help.
I agree with you. At 1st glance, I almost turned away, but after really looking at the way it is made, all I can say is, I'm impressed! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your comments! I just dont understand too, why this vase has not been signed. Controlled heat and compositions have worked this vase to it's present glory. It so beautiful and snuggles in very well with pottery lava vases. You would not notice the difference until you picked it up. Tiffany and Loetz also comes to mind when researching this piece. I will of course inform the owner of your comments, that is, ............... after a deal can be struck :-) Wishful thinking! Once again, thanking you for your comments and appraisal rating.