Posted 4 years ago
IronLace
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This is a fine example of Victorian satin glass that I was pleased to add to my collection.
It is made from three layers of cased glass - clear over a spreading pink, with a white interior.
The air trap pattern is a swirling stripe, in the style of "Pompeian Swirl" made by Stevens & Williams. I do not know for sure that this is an example of theirs, but the style is definitely similar.
The vase measures around 13.3 cm tall, 6 cm across the flared, flat top rim, & 6 cm across the base, which has a snapped pontil mark.
Last photo shows it with another example of the same pattern, in the identical shape.
I have another piece of this swirl pattern, in a dark pink, but a slightly squatter shape.
This type of glass was made by various manufacturers in England, Europe, & the USA, so unless a pattern is well - documented, making a firm attribution can be difficult.
There's something about the rather restrained style of these that suggests an English origin to me, however.
Beautiful addition to your amazing collection!!
Many thanks, jscott0363!
you know this is a prodigy of chemistry and phisics.... I have only one and adore the softiness or tenderness they transmit
Sweet, and I love Sylvie's description so I will go with that.
Thanks so much, kivatinitz!
I agree, satin glass is a wonder that brings art & science together, the alchemy of glass - making is a truly magical thing.
And yes, the tactile quality, like a fine fabric, or smooth skin makes it so appealing. Tenderness is such an appropriate description!
Thanks also, Karen!