Pair of Antique Bohemian Cased Art Glass Vases White and Blush Pink Enamel Floral - 2 Pieces

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PAIR DETAILS

~ Origin: Likely Bohemia (Present-day Czech Republic)

~ Period / Date: Late Victorian to Early Twentieth Century (Circa … Read more PAIR DETAILS

~ Origin: Likely Bohemia (Present-day Czech Republic)

~ Period / Date: Late Victorian to Early Twentieth Century (Circa 1890 to 1920)

~ Materials: Hand-Blown Cased Art Glass, Layered Opaline-Style Glass, Hand-Applied 24K Gold Detailing

~ Set Includes: Two (2) Matching Hand-Blown Trumpet Vases (Sold as a Pair)

~ Design Elements: Luminous White Exterior, Soft Blush-Pink Interior, Raised Applied Pink Glass Ornamentation

~ Decorative Themes: Hand-Painted Floral Enameling in Rose, Cobalt Blue, Crimson, and Olive Green

~ Aesthetics and Styles: Victorian Elegance, Traditional, Grandmillennial, English Country, French Country Manor, Collected Contemporary

DIMENSIONS

~ Height: Approximately 7.75 inches high (Each)

~ Diameter: Approximately 3.00 inches diameter at widest point (Each)

DESCRIPTION

This beautifully preserved, authentic pair of antique hand-blown Bohemian cased art glass vases reflects the pinnacle of late 19th-century European decorative artistry. Featuring a highly sought-after layered glass construction, each vase boasts a luminous milky-white exterior over a soft, romantic blush-pink interior. The bodies are richly embellished with hand-painted floral enameling, dimensional raised pink glass ornamentation, and finely detailed gilt accents.

The graceful trumpet form of the glass is accented by delicately scalloped rims, creating a captivating interplay of color, texture, and light. Hand-painted botanical bouquets in rich shades of rose, cobalt blue, crimson, and green provide a romantic contrast to the soft opaline-style glass. When placed in natural sunlight, the translucent blush-pink interior produces a beautiful, warm glow that illuminates the entire piece.

True to their hand-crafted, artisan production, subtle variations in size and hand-painted decoration exist between the two vases, adding undeniable authenticity and individual character to the pair. Unsigned examples of Bohemian decorative glass are common for this golden era of glassmaking, where the sheer quality of the workmanship, multi-layered glass casing, and meticulous gilding serve as the true hallmarks of the period.

Equally at home in Victorian, Traditional, Grandmillennial, English Country, French Country, or collected contemporary interiors, these elegant vases make a sophisticated statement. They are ideally scaled for displaying on a fireplace mantel, entryway console, formal dining table, bedroom dresser, or a sunlit windowsill where the layered cased glass can fully capture and reflect the ambient light. Sold strictly as an intact, matching pair.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Q: Why are there slight differences in size and painting between the two vases?
A: These minor variations are the hallmark of authentic, late-Victorian hand-blown glass. Because they were entirely shaped by a master glassblower and hand-painted by an artisan without the use of automated factory molds or assembly lines, no two pieces are chemically identical. This adds unique character and verified antique value to the pairing.

Q: What is cased glass?
A: Cased glass is a highly skilled technique where a glassmaker fuses two or more distinct layers of colored glass together while hot. In this beautiful pair, a layer of luminous white glass was perfectly blown over a core layer of vibrant blush-pink glass, creating a multi-dimensional look that glows when backlit.

Q: How will this antique glass pair be packaged for shipping?
A: Fine antique glass requires extreme care. Each vase will be independently wrapped in several layers of premium small-cell bubble wrap, followed by a secondary layer of heavy-duty bubble wrap. They will be nested securely inside a thick corrugated shipping box filled with dense packing materials to ensure zero movement during transit. Full shipping insurance and tracking are included automatically. See less