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Glassie's loves807 of 1270Unusual Loetz Bowl, signed, PN and decor unknown, ca. 1900Loetz Ausführung 237 with Contrasting Handles and Rim
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    Posted 8 years ago

    beyemvey
    (214 items)

    This minute jewel was made by Loetz c. 1903. Though it comes from the Jugendstil and Secessionist era, the simplicity of the design foreshadows the coming Art Deco movement. The base glass is similar to the Olympia décor, but the addition of the blue glass prunts distinguishes it as Orpheus. It is only about 4" tall and 3" in diameter. The pontil is finely finished and the iridescence is quite pretty. The glass has a high Uraium content and it glows a bright green under ultraviolet light. Good things come in small packages!

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    1. beyemvey beyemvey, 8 years ago
      Updated with photo under UV light :-) - Bob
    2. beyemvey beyemvey, 8 years ago
      Thank you to those who viewed & loved - Cheers - Bob.
    3. MALKEY MALKEY, 8 years ago
      oh my goodness the fluorescent glow Bob is magic .Uranium in the glass ?
    4. MALKEY MALKEY, 8 years ago
      oops i see youve put high in uranium content smashing wee vase
    5. beyemvey beyemvey, 8 years ago
      Almost missed you post Malkey - preoccupied with American politics last couple of days - Regards, Bob

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