Huge, gorgeous, distinctively shaped, deeply etched with nudes and putti, blown crystal vase, 17" tall, nearly 8" diameter, 3.5" diameter opening, flat polished base. Body of the vase has two lovely reclining nude females and two putti, while the upper portion has one upright nude standing in a scallop shell, and one winged, violin-playing putti--6 figures total, and other etched decorative motifs. We find no signature, and feel the piece is European in origin. Wear on the base (unable to pho... Click for details
Antique crystal Goblet in unusual design of ferns engraved around the base of the bowl, and complementing border near the rim, all gilded-over. Faceted stem, disk knop, and faceted knop attaches to the foot. Unsigned, but certainly one of the finest manufacturers, Bohemian or French. 6.5" (15.24 cm) tall, 3.25" (8.25 cm) rim diameter, 2.75" (6.98 cm) foot diameter. Excellent condition with some loss of gilding. c. 1850-1890. $12 US Shipping.
Late 19th to early 20th Century Diminutive Art Glass Cordial Set, consisting of Aqua Decanter with applied amber handle (6" x 4" diameter) and enameled amber stopper (not original to the set and not a perfect fit); accompanied by four small Aqua Cordials in the form of square cups with amber handles (about 1.25" square, and just over 1.50" tall). All pieces are comprised of wide interior shadow ribbing, giving a wonderful sparkle to the set. It is entirely possible that this was intended as a ... Click for details
Rare, FOUR-COLOR mineral combination. Exquisite mold-blown art glass Sculpture in a Lalique-like acid finish, of a very elegant lady, in long, flowing gown, perfectly coiffured hair, serene appearance. She is an Alexandrit type of glass, a combination of "rare earth" minerals that cause the glass to change color, depending on the light, from lavender (natural light), to blue (direct sun), to pink (incandescent-natural evening light), to green (fluorescent); we were not able to capture all four ... Click for details
Fifteen-piece, beautifully made, mouthblown lampwork Art Glass Collection, consisting of twelve various shapes and colors of Pitchers, Jugs; two Vases, and one Oil Lamp. Sizes vary from .75" (1.90 cm) tall x .75" (1.90 cm) diameter (the smallest pitcher) to 3" tall x .75" (7.62 x 1.90 cm) diameter (the oil lamp). Age and origin unknown. All pieces are in excellent condition. $12 US Shipping.
Rare and intricate patch box (or pill box, snuff box), in a basketweave pattern resembling Aurene or Favrile art glass, inset top, gold metal case, unsigned. 1.50" (3.81 cm) diameter, 1" (2.54 cm) high. Wear to base and oxidation to the metal. Art glass top in excellent condition. c. 1920-1940. $12 US Shipping.
Small, mold blown, Pair of Vases in sapphire blue, with Sterling Silver Overlay completely around each vase. Impressed mark on one vase is "VA" conjoined, the letter "O", and finally a mark that may be "TP" conjoined, possibly the little-known John G. Lyman Co, in business from 1905-1910, in White Plains, NY. Height of each vase is 3.25" with a base diameter of 3.25" and rim diameter of 1.25". Both are in excellent condition. c. 1890-1920. $16 US Shipping.
The rarest of the rare in art glass; a face jug of glass, three-part mould blown, a "portrait" of a gentleman in either Colonial or Elizabethan costume, judging from the ruffled collar. Applied handle, sharp pontil mark, thickly folded rim, tool-worked spout, all-over acid finish. Inclusions of black and white, interior bubbles. Considerable wear may be seen at the point where the base rests on a surface, under magnification. 6"-6.50" widest diameter, 11.50" to top of spout, nearly 4" base d... Click for details
A lovely, unusual pate de verre plaque in the shape of a heart, with "lacy" edging, and young boy with basket. There is a hand-engraved signature on the side, a date that appears to be 1918 or 1978, although the style of the piece indicates the earlier date; and we cannot identify the mark with interlocking letters, presumably the artist's symbol. 5" x 4.5" x .75" (12.70 x 11.43 x 1.90 cm) deep. Means for hanging on wall has been drilled into the back. Excellent condition. $14 US Shipping. [... Click for details
