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Large Pair of Enamelled 19th Century Harrach Amethyst Glass Vases C1890
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Large Pair of Enamelled 19th Century Harrach Amethyst Glass Vases C1890

19th century
Sold 26 February 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A wonderful pair of 19th Century Enamelled glass vases made at the Harrach glassworks in Harrachov (CzechRepublic) towards the end of the 19th century.

Light amethyst in colour, they have cut gilded rims with enamelled swallows, flying and nesting with flowers and leaves. Wonderful workmanship in superb condition.

Date & Origin

Bohemia, C1890.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 30cm, Diameter: 13cm

Comments

This glass comes from the Michael Wallis collection which took over 45 years to build and contains over 250 drinking glasses, covering all forms from the 18th century, many exceptionally rare. They will all be presented by Exhibit over the coming weeks and months.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Amethyst Glass Vases to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA928086
Dealers Internal Reference
MW2022081994
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A wonderful pair of 19th Century Enamelled glass vases made at the Harrach glassworks in Harrachov (CzechRepublic) towards the end of the 19th century.
Exhibit Antiques

Light amethyst in colour, they have cut gilded rims with enamelled swallows, flying and nesting with flowers and leaves. Wonderful workmanship in superb condition.

fig 1. A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims.
fig 1. Large Pair of Enamelled 19th Century Harrach Amethyst Glass Vases C1890

Date & Origin

Bohemia, C1890.

Condition

Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration

Dimensions

Height: 30cm, Diameter: 13cm

Comments

This glass comes from the Michael Wallis collection which took over 45 years to build and contains over 250 drinking glasses, covering all forms from the 18th century, many exceptionally rare. They will all be presented by Exhibit over the coming weeks and months.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated these Amethyst Glass Vases to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA928086
Dealers Internal Ref
MW2022081994
Exhibit Antiques
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Pair of Enamelled 19th Century Harrach Amethyst Glass Vases C1890

Archive II A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims. View II
Archive III A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims. View III
Archive IV A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims. View IV
Archive V A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims. View V
Archive VI A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims. View VI
Archive VII A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims. View VII
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A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims.
Large Pair of Enamelled 19th Century Harrach Amethyst Glass Vases c1890
Ref: SA928086
A pair of large 19th-century Harrach amethyst glass vases featuring hand-painted enamelled birds, nests, and gilt rims.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Enamel, Gold gilt
  • ColourAmethyst
  • MotifsHand-painted birds, Gilt rims, Enamelled floral and avian scenes, Scalloped edges
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 13 cm (5 in)

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Victorian art glass encompasses decorative glass items produced during the Victorian era, roughly spanning from the mid-to-late 19th century, characterized by innovative techniques and ornate aesthetics.

These pieces were typically crafted from potash-lime or lead glass, coloured with mineral oxides like manganese for amethyst tones, and decorated using hand-applied enamel and gilding.

Authentic items typically exhibit hand-mixed enamel colours with slight irregularities from manual application, wear consistent with age on the base, and specific manufacturing traits such as polished pontil marks.

They can be displayed as focal points on mantels, console tables, or enclosed shelving units, allowing natural light to highlight the translucent qualities of the coloured glass.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can damage delicate enamel or gilt work, and keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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