Large Purple Victorian Bristol Glass Vase c. 1880

Glass : Antique : Bristol Glass

 

This hand-blown Victorian Bristol glass vase is an unusual color for Bristol. The floral design is hand-painted enamel with black and gold accents. The zig-zag top is great fun!

Condition: Excellent.

Height: 12 inches with a 4 ½ inch base.

Please look for my BRISTOL GLASS as featured in COUNTRY LIVING, March, 2007.

Victorian Art Glass pieces are little works of art. The glass here is highlighted by motifs from the natural world. Flowers, leaves and insects were favored subjects for art of all types. An elderly antiques dealer once defined Bristol glass as having an orange fire when held to the light. Today, many types of hand-blown Victorian glass are categorized as Bristol.

Item ID: A4