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    Posted 2 years ago

    IronLace
    (929 items)

    I am always on the lookout for something different in art glass, & this pair of vases fit the bill perfectly.
    Luckily I was the sole bidder on these on eBay AU, & they came to me from the other side of the country, Western Australia.
    Both vases measure 18.5 cm tall, 3.7 cm across the top rim, & 7.5 cm across the base.
    Made from three layers of cased glass, the outer layer is a translucent green over a striking zigzag decor of red, orange, green, & white. There is a touch of green aventurine glittering away amid all those colours as well! The interior layer is a stunning & unusual shade of vermilion red. The pattern reminds me of fabric designs by Missoni. Rather psychedelic, too.
    The vases have metal fittings on the top rims which are in poor condition, they almost look melted. No idea what has happened to them! But the vases themselves are in excellent condition.
    I'm aware that this is quite a rare decor, & that it is sometimes attributed to Rindskopf, among others.
    I guess these are circa 1900 or so.
    I feel very fortunate to have them in my collection, they are simply magical...I mean, just look at those spiral swirls of green on the base!

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    1. jscott0363 jscott0363, 2 years ago
      Wow, this is quite a stunning pair of vases!! Beautiful!!
    2. dav2no1 dav2no1, 2 years ago
      Those are cool. They reminded me of when I was a kid, you used to see bottles filled with different colored sand and they would have patterns like this
    3. larksel larksel, 2 years ago
      Nice pieces. Congratulations. I'm moving a bit with my opinion on the manufacturer. I believe it was made by a glass factory from the Teplice area, but rather than Rindskopf (which I'm not ruling out yet), I'm leaning towards Steinwald. I don't rule out Tomschick or Brüder Frankl either.
    4. BHIFOS BHIFOS, 2 years ago
      Fantastic pieces, although you may think it a bit silly but I actually like the base pattern the most.
      So nothing left of the hallmarks on the silver rims?
    5. larksel larksel, 2 years ago
      Here is the same or similar shape by Ernst Steinwald: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/175747-kralik-millefiori-pink-opalescent-solifl?in=442-activity
    6. inky inky, 2 years ago
      And mine…
      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/125830-kralik-opalescent-glass-vase-c1898
    7. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Many thanks, Scott! I'm thrilled with these, just one would have been great but a pair is amazing...
    8. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks also, dav2no1! Yes, I remember those coloured sand jars, too! Nice memory!
    9. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Much appreciated, Ales!
    10. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      I love the base pattern too, Bernard, it's almost hypnotic!
      Sadly, the metal tops are so badly damaged that there is no longer any sign of a hallmark. Heaven knows what happened to them...but at least the glass is in mint condition!
    11. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks again, Ales, for this link, the shape is so distinctive. Looks cool with all kinds of decors...
    12. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks also, Penny - yes, the shape is exactly the same. Really interesting to see it in another nice decor!
    13. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 2 years ago
      wonderful and a pair you are very lucky
    14. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Many thanks, kivatinitz! Yes, I feel very lucky to have these!
    15. racer4four racer4four, 2 years ago
      I agree, very Missoni.
      Different!

      Here's my less exciting Kurata vase I have referred to as Missoni-style
      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/149367-kurata-meets-missoni
    16. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks so much, Karen!
      Yes, I can see the Missoni vibes that your vase is giving - it's cool!
    17. inky inky, 2 years ago
      Sorry, Marin ..I just realised after looking at your lovely vase again that I hadn’t hit the love button..
    18. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Much appreciated, Penny!
    19. kyratango kyratango, 2 years ago
      Wow! These are WILD!
      Fantastic zig zag pattern :-)
    20. IronLace IronLace, 2 years ago
      Thanks so much, Pascale!

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