Early 20th Century Early 20th Century Almorraja Rosewater Sprinkler Red Spanish Art Glass Hand Blown

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An amazing early/mid 20th century art glass decanter or bottle
It is called Almorraja - a Rosewater Sprinkler
All mouth … Read more An amazing early/mid 20th century art glass decanter or bottle
It is called Almorraja - a Rosewater Sprinkler
All mouth blown, hand molded and hand decorated glass
Stunning scarlet, crimson red color
Intricate shape with one central mouth and four spouts tapering to a thick stem and circular foot
Skillfully decorated with clear glass ruffles on the body, twists around the edge of foot as well as the mouth, and applied round flower-like prunts
A typical piece of art from the renown Catalan Majorcan art glass studios in Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Possibly by Vidrios da Arte Gordiola, the Gordiola Glassmaking Company, which is the oldest, established in 1719
The Mallorcan production rivals the best examples of the Venetian and Murano glassworks
In July 2021 the technique of glass-blowing was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Early to mid 20th century, 1920's-1950's
Measurements: Approx. 3.75" diameter x 9.5" tall
Weighs about 1 lb. 3 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Minor roughness on the bottom rim and at the ends of the glass ruffles. All original.

Please see the other similar bottle that we have listed separately, as well as the rest of the items from the same Mallorca Art Glass collection, that we've been lucky to come upon See less