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A Pair of Dark Amethyst Glass Bulb Vases with Enameled Wild Roses, English C.1850
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A Pair of Dark Amethyst Glass Bulb Vases with Enameled Wild Roses, English C.1850

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases with enameled wild roses, English c.1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.1cm (5.16")
Width
11.2cm (4.41")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated these Antique Amethyst Glass Vases to the 1850s.

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SA1153300
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2240
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Description
A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases with enameled wild roses, English c.1850
Height
13.1cm (5.16")
Width
11.2cm (4.41")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated these Antique Amethyst Glass Vases to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1153300
Dealers Internal Ref
2240
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases decorated with hand-painted white and pink wild rose enamel motifs.
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Archive I A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases decorated with hand-painted white and pink wild rose enamel motifs.

A Pair of Dark Amethyst Glass Bulb Vases with Enameled Wild Roses, English C.1850

Archive II A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases decorated with hand-painted white and pink wild rose enamel motifs. View II
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Mark J West

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A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases decorated with hand-painted white and pink wild rose enamel motifs.
A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases with enameled wild roses, English c.1850
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A pair of dark amethyst glass bulb vases decorated with hand-painted white and pink wild rose enamel motifs.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAmethyst Glass, Enamel
  • ColourDark Amethyst
  • MotifsFlared lip, Bulbous waist, Wild rose enamelling
  • SizeH 13.1 cm (5 in) x W 11.2 cm (4 in)

This pair of Victorian bulb vases dates from around 1850. Crafted in England, the objects are fashioned from dark amethyst glass featuring hand-painted enamel decoration depicting white and pink wild roses with green leaves and delicate brown branches. Each vase displays a distinctive flared lip above a narrow neck that expands into a generous bulbous waist, creating a traditional Victorian silhouette. The rich purple glass reflects light subtly across the curved surfaces, highlighting the detailed floral motifs and leafy stems winding around the base. Measuring 13.1 cm in height and 11.2 cm in width, these compact decorative pieces sit neatly upon a deep window sill, mantelpiece or side table to bring a touch of nineteenth-century botanical artistry into a contemporary interior space.

FAQs

Bulb vases, also known as hyacinth forcing glasses, were developed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to grow flowering bulbs indoors over water. During the Victorian era, these functional items were increasingly produced in decorative art glass featuring hand-applied enamelling for display in formal reception rooms.

These vessels were hand-blown using metallic oxide additives, such as manganese, to produce deep amethyst coloration. After cooling, artisans hand-painted decorative motifs using powdered glass enamel ground with oils, before returning the vessel to a kiln to fuse the decoration onto the glass.

Authentic nineteenth-century amethyst glass appears extremely dark or near-black in ambient light, revealing its purple tone when held directly to light. Indications of age include hand-blown manufacturing features like pontil scars on the base and minute brushstroke variations in the hand-painted enamel.

Position a pair of dark glass vases on a deep window sill or mantlepiece where natural light highlights the rich purple glass. They function effectively as accent pieces when paired with contemporary botanical illustrations, polished wood surfaces, or brass hardware.

Wash hand-enamelled glass using lukewarm water and gentle dish liquid, using a soft cloth without abrasive scouring pads. Avoid prolonged soaking or harsh chemical cleaners, as moisture and solvents can weaken the bond of historical enamel details.
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