{"product_id":"vintage-caithness-scotland-thistle-amethyst-etched-glass-vase-signed-8","title":"Vintage Caithness Scotland Thistle Amethyst Etched Glass Vase – Signed 8\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003evintage Caithness Glass vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, handmade in Scotland and standing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8\" \/ 20 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe vase has an elegant elongated form in \u003cstrong\u003eamethyst-purple glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the colour deepest towards the lower section before becoming increasingly translucent towards the top. The front is decorated with an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eetched Scottish thistle design\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a soft frosted contrast against the coloured glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe substantial clear lower section and polished base give the vase a lovely weight and quality, while the slender shape makes it particularly attractive displayed either alone or with a small arrangement of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe underside carries an \u003cstrong\u003eengraved Caithness signature and additional hand-engraved reference markings\u003c\/strong\u003e, which have been retained exactly as found and are shown clearly in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCaithness Glass was founded at \u003cstrong\u003eWick in the far north of Scotland in 1961 by Robin Sinclair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Interestingly, vases, bowls and drinking glasses were actually the company's original products, predating the famous Caithness paperweights for which the company later became internationally known. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe thistle became a particularly appropriate motif for the Scottish glassworks, and Caithness subsequently produced a recognised \u003cstrong\u003eThistle range of engraved glassware\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA very close 8\" example is documented as a \u003cstrong\u003esigned Caithness amethyst glass vase with etched thistle decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting both the identification and the terminology used here. \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\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caithness Glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative vase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8\" \/ 20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amethyst \/ purple graduating to clear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Etched Scottish thistles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy clear glass foot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved Caithness signature with additional reference markings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy with frosted etched decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGood vintage condition with signs of previous ownership and display appropriate to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003esurface and base marks consistent with normal vintage use\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible particularly on the underside. These have deliberately been left visible in the photographs rather than polished or digitally removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, including the signed base, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"studio pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55166708973911,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep24_2026_06_54_52PM.png?v=1790370616","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/vintage-caithness-scotland-thistle-amethyst-etched-glass-vase-signed-8","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}