Posted 4 months ago
IronLace
(926 items)
This is a decor I'd never seen in person before, let alone imagine that I'd ever add to my collection!
On an excursion to Sydney last week, I stopped by numerous shops & my last port of call was in Surry Hills, at a shop I've bought a few things from in recent years. After a good look at the somewhat overwhelming display, this piece caught my attention. So different, & instantly fascinating to a veteran collector! I love being surprised by glass after I think I've seen it all before...
It measures around 19 cm tall, 5 cm across the top rim, & 6.5 cm across the base. Despite the bulbous shape it is surprisingly light to handle. The vase appears to be made from 2 - 3 layers of cased glass, purple & ivory/beige over a white interior. There is an intense, glossy, mirror - like iridescent finish. The only other piece I have with a comparable mirror finish is a Millefiori vase by Kralik.
I believe this to be an example of Kralik's Bambus decor, circa 1920s.
I haven't been on CW site for a couple of months and it was so nice to meet an old CW friend still collecting and sharing your new items.It's impressive amount of new tresures you have got lately,Marin!
Thanks so much, Ivonne, it's very nice to see you back on CW & glad that you're enjoying my posts! I've been very fortunate lately to find so many cool things...more to come in the future, too!
A beautiful piece. Not seen very often in blue. Congratulations. In my opinion, however, this is a product of the glass factory Ernst Steinwald & Co. It is one of the decors and also shapes that is attributed to the W. Kralik glassworks, in my opinion incorrectly and without any evidence. Here is a link to my vase with this decor in a different shape and red color. https://www.bohemianglass.org/katalog/ernst-steinwald-co/vz-99/
Much appreciated, Ales!