{"product_id":"antique-bohemian-opaline-glass-vase-11-5-raised-gilt-enamel-c-1890-1910","title":"Antique Bohemian Opaline Glass Vase 11.5\" – Raised Gilt \u0026 Enamel c.1890–1910","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003elate Victorian \/ Art Nouveau opaline glass vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11.5\" \/ 29 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an elegant elongated form that gently \u003cstrong\u003eflares towards the base\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe glass has a warm \u003cstrong\u003eivory\/cream opaque appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a wonderfully soft background for the elaborate hand decoration. Sweeping raised gilt scrolls and stylised leaves run vertically across the body, interspersed with tiny white enamel flowers, muted green foliage and dark berry-like accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe decoration is particularly characteristic of the elaborate ornamental glass produced in \u003cstrong\u003eBohemia and Central Europe during the late 19th and very early 20th centuries\u003c\/strong\u003e. Comparable Bohemian opaline pieces from around \u003cstrong\u003e1890–1910\u003c\/strong\u003e combine opaque ivory glass, hand-applied floral enamelling and raised relief gilding. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vase is \u003cstrong\u003eunmarked\u003c\/strong\u003e, so we are deliberately not attributing it to a particular glasshouse. Similar techniques were used by several important Bohemian manufacturers, and although factories such as Harrach produced creamy satin opaline glass with high-relief gold enamel during this period, there isn't sufficient evidence to assign this example to Harrach or another named maker. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInterestingly, the smooth unmarked base does not preclude a Victorian date. Period satin and opaline glass is documented with smooth bases and no visible pontil scar, including examples decorated with raised enamel and gilding. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vase's scale is also entirely consistent with late Victorian Bohemian decorative glass. Surviving examples approaching \u003cstrong\u003e12 inches \/ 30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e are documented with hand-enamelled and gilt decoration and are commonly attributed broadly to Bohemian or Central European production when no factory mark survives. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative cylinder \/ trumpet vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably Bohemian \/ Central European\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian \/ early Art Nouveau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003ec.1890–1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque opaline\/satin glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11.5\" \/ 29 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm ivory \/ cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall cylindrical body with gently flared lower section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised gilt scrollwork and foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-enamelled flowers, leaves and berry motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified \/ unmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with a piece potentially more than a century old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003evisible rubbing and loss to the gilding around the upper rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with age-related wear to areas of the painted and gilt decoration. Please examine the photographs carefully for the condition of the rim, glass and decorative work, as these form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeriod Bohemian opaline glass commonly survives with some rubbing to gilded decoration, particularly around rims and other exposed areas. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA beautiful large-scale example of decorative European glass, combining the restrained warmth of ivory opaline with wonderfully extravagant raised gilding. At almost a foot tall, it has enough presence to work as a \u003cstrong\u003estatement antique vase\u003c\/strong\u003e while retaining the delicacy associated with late Victorian enamelled glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bohemian glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55126282535255,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/Antique_Bohemian_Opaline_Glass_Vase_11.5_Raised_Gilt_Enamel_c.1890_1910.png?v=1790264264","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/antique-bohemian-opaline-glass-vase-11-5-raised-gilt-enamel-c-1890-1910","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}