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A Large Lamp Work Glass Snake Bimini, Austria C.1920
Mark J West
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A Large Lamp Work Glass Snake Bimini, Austria C.1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Mark J West
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A large lamp work glass snake

Bimini, Austria c.1920

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20.6cm (8.11")
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Mark J West has dated this Bimini Lampwork Glass Snake to the 1920s.

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SA1153297
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2036
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Description
A large lamp work glass snake

Bimini, Austria c.1920

Height
20.6cm (8.11")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Bimini Lampwork Glass Snake to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153297
Dealers Internal Ref
2036
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

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A clear glass lampwork sculpture of a snake coiled at the base with an upright open head, featuring internal red, yellow, and white cane striping.
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Archive I A clear glass lampwork sculpture of a snake coiled at the base with an upright open head, featuring internal red, yellow, and white cane striping.

A large lamp work glass snake Bimini, Austria c.1920

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A clear glass lampwork sculpture of a snake coiled at the base with an upright open head, featuring internal red, yellow, and white cane striping.
A large lamp work glass snake Bimini, Austria c.1920
Ref: SA1153297
A clear glass lampwork sculpture of a snake coiled at the base with an upright open head, featuring internal red, yellow, and white cane striping.
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Bimini glass refers to decorative glassware produced by the Bimini Werkstatten, founded in Vienna in 1923 by Fritz Lampl. The workshop specialised in lightweight, delicate lampwork figurines, stemware, and ornaments featuring intricate colourwork.

Lampwork glass figurines are constructed by heating clear or coloured glass rods over a gas torch or burner. Artisans manipulate the softened glass using hand tools, twisting and fusing threads of glass to create complex internal cane patterns and sculpted shapes.

Authentic 1920s Austrian lampwork glass is characteristically light in weight with extremely thin wall construction. Look for detailed polychrome filigree, smooth fire-polished surfaces, applied features such as eyes, and delicate proportions typical of Viennese workshops.

Place the glass sculpture on a dark wooden bookshelf or inside a glass-fronted display cabinet where directional lighting highlights the internal colours. Styling beside ceramic or brass accents creates a balanced contrast of textures.

Clean delicate lampwork glass by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth or a soft artist brush. Avoid immersion in hot water or the use of chemical solvents, as temperature changes and aggressive rubbing can stress thin glass elements.
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