Victorian Coraline Glass Vase Coral Design on Turquoise Late 19th Century

Description

A sparkling glass vase that resembles coral from the sea.

A mold blown glass vase has been covered in tiny … more A sparkling glass vase that resembles coral from the sea.

A mold blown glass vase has been covered in tiny gold colored glass beads. The colorful turquoise glass suffuses to a pale-yellow glass under the coral-like coating of gold. The vase has a classic urn shape. The base is flat and soft from movement on a surface over the years.

MEASUREMENTS

3 ¾ in (9.5 cm) diameter x 7 ½ in (19.0 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb. 2.6 oz (525 g)

CONDITION

There is a hairline crack at the mouth. There are no other cracks, chips, breaks, or repairs. The gilding is worn along the mouth. There are several tiny black spots from manufacture.

A stunning, glittering vase to add to a collection or to add a sense of opulence to a room. less