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A Fabulous Walsh Walsh Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
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A Fabulous Walsh Walsh Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A fabulous Art Nouveau glass vase by John Walsh Walsh. This superb piece is a variation on the 'Vesta Venetian' design. It is of good size and has a lovely optic ribbing, giving an organic look to the vase - very much on trend at the time. The finish is in gossamer iridescence and shows purples, blues, greens and golds in the light. The domed base is finished with an applied prunt at the pontil. A wonderful decorative piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips, cracks or clouding.

Origin :- English.

Maker :- John Walsh Walsh.

Date :- c1900.

Height :- 18.5 cm.

Width :- 17 cm.

Depth :- 17 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Booth Antiques has dated this Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242440
Dealers Internal Reference
B1197
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Description
A fabulous Art Nouveau glass vase by John Walsh Walsh. This superb piece is a variation on the 'Vesta Venetian' design.
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It is of good size and has a lovely optic ribbing, giving an organic look to the vase - very much on trend at the time.
Booth Antiques

The finish is in gossamer iridescence and shows purples, blues, greens and golds in the light. The domed base is finished with an applied prunt at the pontil. A wonderful decorative piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An Art Nouveau clear glass pedestal vase featuring a spiralled rib design and an iridescent lustre finish.
fig 1. A Fabulous Walsh Walsh Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£35.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no chips, cracks or clouding.

Origin :- English.

Maker :- John Walsh Walsh.

Date :- c1900.

Height :- 18.5 cm.

Width :- 17 cm.

Depth :- 17 cm.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242440
Dealers Internal Ref
B1197
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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Archive I An Art Nouveau clear glass pedestal vase featuring a spiralled rib design and an iridescent lustre finish.

A Fabulous Walsh Walsh Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase

Archive II An Art Nouveau clear glass pedestal vase featuring a spiralled rib design and an iridescent lustre finish. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau clear glass pedestal vase featuring a spiralled rib design and an iridescent lustre finish. View III
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An Art Nouveau clear glass pedestal vase featuring a spiralled rib design and an iridescent lustre finish.
A Fabulous Walsh Walsh Iridescent Art Nouveau Vase
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An Art Nouveau clear glass pedestal vase featuring a spiralled rib design and an iridescent lustre finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialIridescent Glass, Blown Glass
  • ColourIridescent Pearl
  • MotifsSwirl optic ribbing, Pedestal foot, Flared rim
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Art Nouveau glass is characterised by organic forms, fluid lines, and decorative surface treatments inspired by nature. Makers during this era frequently used iridescence, cameo cutting, and acid etching to create tactile, light-reactive vessels.

The iridescent sheen is achieved by spraying the hot, freshly blown glass with metallic chloride solutions, such as stannous chloride or titanium chloride, before reheating it. This process creates a thin metal oxide layer on the surface that refracts light into a spectrum of colours.

Authentic John Walsh Walsh pieces often exhibit distinct optical moulding techniques, such as swirled or rib patterns, and refined pedestal bases. While some items bear etched registration marks or acid stamps, many period pieces remain unsigned and are identified by glass quality, pontil finish, and catalogued shapes.

Position the glass vessel on a window sill, mantelpiece, or console table where natural sunlight can strike the surface. Pairing clear iridescent glass with dark polished wood or minimalist muted backdrops enhances the spectrum of reflected colours.

Hand wash the item in lukewarm water using mild dish soap and a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive detergents, warm water temperature shifts, or dishwashers, which can dull or degrade surface lustres and iridescent coatings.
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