19th Century Hand Painted White Glass Luster

Details

Description

Victorian glass luster. Bowl with scalloped rim. Hand painted with beautiful swags, raised beaded chain. 14 1/2 inches tall with … Read more Victorian glass luster. Bowl with scalloped rim. Hand painted with beautiful swags, raised beaded chain. 14 1/2 inches tall with 8 long crystal prisms and 8 shorter prisims.
Mid-to-Late Victorian Era (c. 1850s–1900s)The style and manufacturing techniques strongly suggest these date to the Victorian era, particularly the second half of the 19th century. This period saw a huge demand for decorative glass, including these lusters, which were a common status symbol in middle and upper-class homes.
Likely English or Continental EuropeanWhile many countries produced lusters, the style of the glass, the hand-painted decoration, and the use of prisms were highly popular in:England (Great Britain): Manufacturers like Richardson and various others produced high-quality lusters.Bohemia (Modern-day Czech Republic): Bohemian glassworks were famous for their colored and decorated glass and exported lusters all over the world.United States: American glass companies also produced lusters, often influenced by European designs. See less