{"product_id":"pair-vintage-teal-satin-art-glass-vases-white-spatter-5","title":"Pair Vintage Teal Satin Art Glass Vases – White Spatter 5\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking matching pair of \u003cstrong\u003evintage teal satin art-glass vases\u003c\/strong\u003e, each standing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5\" \/ 12.7 cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vases have a beautifully simple rounded, almost spherical form with a small circular opening. The exterior has been given a soft \u003cstrong\u003efrosted\/satin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the rims remain smooth and glossy, creating a subtle contrast between the two surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir most distinctive feature is the \u003cstrong\u003ewhite spatter glass incorporated into the teal body\u003c\/strong\u003e. The decoration becomes increasingly dense towards the bottom, creating an almost snowy or pebble-like effect around the lower portion of each vase. Viewed from underneath, the concentration of white inclusions becomes particularly dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe undersides are \u003cstrong\u003eslightly concave rather than completely flat\u003c\/strong\u003e and show no maker's signature or factory mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTeal and white spatter decoration is documented across several European and later studio-glass traditions. Similar colour combinations occur in Bohemian glass, including work associated with Franz Welz, but secure Welz attribution normally depends upon matching both a recognised décor and a documented factory form. We have \u003cstrong\u003enot found a sufficiently close documented shape to attribute these vases to Welz or another named manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInterestingly, another pair of unidentified aqua\/turquoise art-glass vases measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e and carrying similar white spatter decoration has also surfaced on the secondary market, where the seller likewise declined to assign a manufacturer because no identifying mark was present. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOther vintage hand-blown teal and white spatter glass is currently catalogued simply as unidentified art glass, reinforcing our decision not to attach a speculative maker to this pair. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI would therefore describe these conservatively as \u003cstrong\u003evintage European-style art glass, probably mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the maker currently unidentified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair \/ 2 vases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5\" \/ 12.7 cm each\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teal \/ turquoise and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frosted \/ satin exterior with glossy rims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e White spatter\/mottled glass inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded spherical vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly concave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Probably mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unconfirmed, probably European\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood vintage condition with minor surface marks and signs of previous display consistent with age. The satin finish can naturally make light surface marks more noticeable from certain angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo maker's marks or labels have been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease study all photographs, particularly the close-up base photographs, as these form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe wonderfully restrained shape and rich \u003cstrong\u003eteal-and-white colour combination\u003c\/strong\u003e give these a strong mid-century decorative feel. Displayed together, they're much more effective than either would be alone, so I would definitely keep the pair intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55126863905111,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/Teal_Satin_Art_Glass_Vases.png?v=1790177994","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/pair-vintage-teal-satin-art-glass-vases-white-spatter-5","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}