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A Pale Blue George Tye Style Glass Bulb Vase with Enamel Flowers C.1860
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A Pale Blue George Tye Style Glass Bulb Vase with Enamel Flowers C.1860

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
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A pale blue George Tye style glass bulb vase with enamel flowers c.1860

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Height
15cm (5.91")
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Mark J West has dated this Victorian Glass Bulb Vase to the 1860s.

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SA1177141
Dealers Internal Reference
0688
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Description
A pale blue George Tye style glass bulb vase with enamel flowers c.1860
Height
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Victorian Glass Bulb Vase to the 1860s.

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SA1177141
Dealers Internal Ref
0688
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 pale blue Victorian glass bulb vase decorated with hand-painted white enamel flowers around the rounded lower body.
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Archive I A pale blue Victorian glass bulb vase decorated with hand-painted white enamel flowers around the rounded lower body.

A Pale Blue George Tye Style Glass Bulb Vase with Enamel Flowers C.1860

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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
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Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjwest
Verified Since Dec 2016
Items For Sale 155
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A pale blue Victorian glass bulb vase decorated with hand-painted white enamel flowers around the rounded lower body.
A pale blue George Tye style glass bulb vase with enamel flowers c.1860
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A pale blue Victorian glass bulb vase decorated with hand-painted white enamel flowers around the rounded lower body.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Enamel
  • ColourPale Blue
  • MotifsBulbous body, Flared cup rim, Enamel floral motif
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in)

A Victorian glass bulb vase stands ready for a home interior. This mid-nineteenth-century piece draws on the design style associated with George Tye, bringing a touch of history to any room. The vessel is rendered in a soft pale blue glass with a smooth, glossy finish that catches the light. A rounded bulbous body flows upward into a slender neck, terminating in a flared cup rim with a pronounced horizontal collar moulding. Around the lower body, hand-painted white enamel decoration depicts a detailed botanical arrangement of five-petalled flowers, delicate leaves, and feathery fronds. Subtle surface reflections reveal the curved contours of the blown glass beneath the bright glaze. The vase is 15 cm high. Positioned today in a sunlit conservatory or upon a deep window sill, this decorative object serves as a striking standalone ornament or a functional vessel for small stems. The charming floral motif and Victorian aesthetic integrate smoothly into traditional mantelpieces, shelf displays, or tabletop arrangements. The pale blue colour palette complements neutral tones and natural wood surfaces, adding a quiet period accent to modern and classic living spaces alike.

FAQs

George Tye was a Victorian inventor from Birmingham who patented specific glass vase shapes in the mid-19th century designed explicitly for forcing hyacinth bulbs. These vases feature a broad bulbous base to hold water and a cup-shaped neck designed to support the growing bulb without submerging it.

These vessels were typically free-blown or pattern-moulded from coloured or opaque glass. Decorative details, such as floral foliage, were applied by hand using mineral-based enamel paints which were subsequently fired to permanently bond with the glass surface.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-finished rims, snap-off pontil marks or smoothed bases on the bottom, and appropriate age-related wear around the basal contact points. Hand-painted enamel detail will often display slight irregularities or minor surface loss consistent with 19th-century craftsmanship.

A glass bulb vase works effectively on a deep window sill where natural light highlights the translucency and colour of the glass. It can be displayed independently, clustered with other Victorian glassware, or utilized for its original function during winter forcing season.

Wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and a mild dish soap, avoiding immersion for extended periods. Do not use abrasive sponges, hot water, or chemical solvents, as these can strip or damage sensitive hand-applied enamel decoration.
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