Victorian Bristol Glass Vase Pair w/ Heron

Glass : Antique

 

A pair of tropically themed cased glass vases from the late 1800's, each sporting a high-stepping Heron or Egret amid cattails and palm trees. As is typical of the time, the vases are a true set - having a right and left - and also typical of hand painted and blown pieces, they are similar but not exactly the same. Each measures approx. 7 5/8" tall with an average top diameter of 3". They are both in good condition with no chips or cracks, but do exhibit flaws of the era such as bubbles and specks in the glass. Most of the hand painted design remains with some loss to the secondary leaves amid the palms. If the top edges had gold they no longer do, save for the junctures of the scalloping. I must also add that debris from the past 100+ years has collected along the base edges due to their shape (see pic) which a good soaking should dislodge (and if you plan to use them should be a non-issue). Unsigned with pontil marks on the bottom, just the set for the Heron hospitable hearth & home!

Item ID: ab5924