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Smith Bros. Opaline Vase with Crane c.1885

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    Posted 8 years ago

    Michelleb007
    (256 items)

    This conical ring vase was made c.1885 by the Smith Bros. for the Mt. Washington Glass Company of New Bedford, Massachusetts. This vase shape was often used by the Smith Bros. in their work, but it is quite unusual to find one decorated in this style. It features a beautifully enameled scene of a Japanese crane with a dragonfly and Prunus blossoms in the Japonisme style, highlighted with gold gilt accents.

    For those not familiar with the term Japonisme, it is was first used in France in 1872, and refers to "the influence of Japanese art, fashion and aesthetics on Western culture. The term is used particularly to refer to Japanese influence on European art, especially in impressionism."

    The vase measures 8.25” tall x 4.5” at its widest diameter. The beautiful gray opaline glass is unusual to find in their work, but I think it harmonizes well with the lovely enameling.

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    Comments

    1. sklo42 sklo42, 8 years ago
      It's lovely to see something different. The décor is quite unexpected for its period, but very appealing.
    2. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Thank you very much, sklo. I am glad you like it! Most of the vases in this shape done by the Smith Bros. have birds (quite a few cranes) or children done in more typical Victorian style enamel work, but this one really stands out. It was actually being sold as Japanese, and I can see why, to some degree.
    3. Manikin Manikin, 8 years ago
      I love the artwork on this one very pretty !
    4. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Thank you, Manikin! :)
    5. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 8 years ago
      adore the aesthetic design
    6. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Thank you, kivatinitz - I am so glad you like it!
    7. Rick55 Rick55, 8 years ago
      1885 Michelle? It looks like it just came out of the showroom! The decoration on this piece is superb! Thanks for sharing :-)
    8. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Thank you very much, Rick - it is very good condition for its age! :)
    9. MALKEY MALKEY, 8 years ago
      The opaque colour of glass so unusual & the decor is truly a treat to see
      thanks for sharing Michelle
    10. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Thank you Malkey, I really appreciate it! :)

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