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Antique Glass Bronze Vase Richardson's C1880
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Antique Glass Bronze Vase Richardson's C1880

19th century
For Sale by Marris Antiques
Description

Richardson’s Bronze glass vase with cracked surface referred to as ‘Brain’ glass. Designed in 1878.

Rim dia: 6 cm

Body dia: 10cm.

Base dia: 6 cm.

Condition: Very good. A very nice example with good iridescence.

Richardson’s Bronze glass vase with cracked surface referred to as ‘Brain’ glass. Designed in 1878. The crackling effect was achieved by dipping the the glass into cold water, reheating and blowing to the desire shape. And then submitting it to the iridescent process (exposing the finished article whilst extremely hot to fumes generated by placing cloride of tin or mixed with nitrates of barium and strontium upon a hot surface thus exposing the item to the fumes.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.00.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Marris Antiques has dated this Victorian Bronze Glass Vase to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1088540
Dealers Internal Reference
12740
Description
Richardson’s Bronze glass vase with cracked surface referred to as ‘Brain’ glass. Designed in 1878.

Rim dia: 6 cm

Body dia: 10cm.

Base dia: 6 cm.

Condition: Very good. A very nice example with good iridescence.

Richardson’s Bronze glass vase with cracked surface referred to as ‘Brain’ glass. Designed in 1878.

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The crackling effect was achieved by dipping the the glass into cold water, reheating and blowing to the desire shape.
Marris Antiques

And then submitting it to the iridescent process (exposing the finished article whilst extremely hot to fumes generated by placing cloride of tin or mixed with nitrates of barium and strontium upon a hot surface thus exposing the item to the fumes.

Delivery by Royal Mail 24 hour tracked and signed.

UK £8.00

Outside UK £20.00.

Height
13.5cm (5.31")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Marris Antiques has dated this Victorian Bronze Glass Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1088540
Dealers Internal Ref
12740
Marris Antiques
Marris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2018

Robert marris specialises in 18th, 19th and early 20th-century english and irish glass.

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A Victorian iridescent bronze glass vase featuring a crackled textured surface with purple, green, and gold metallic hues.
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Archive I A Victorian iridescent bronze glass vase featuring a crackled textured surface with purple, green, and gold metallic hues.

Antique Glass Bronze Vase Richardson's C1880

Archive II A Victorian iridescent bronze glass vase featuring a crackled textured surface with purple, green, and gold metallic hues. View II
Archive III A Victorian iridescent bronze glass vase featuring a crackled textured surface with purple, green, and gold metallic hues. View III
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Archive V A Victorian iridescent bronze glass vase featuring a crackled textured surface with purple, green, and gold metallic hues. View V
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A Victorian iridescent bronze glass vase featuring a crackled textured surface with purple, green, and gold metallic hues.
Antique glass Bronze vase Richardson's c1880
Ref: SA1088540
A Victorian iridescent bronze glass vase featuring a crackled textured surface with purple, green, and gold metallic hues.
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  • ObjectVase
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialIridescent Glass
  • ColourIridescent Dark Bronze
  • MotifsCrackle glass texture, Iridescent metallic sheen, Footed base, Ovoid body
  • SizeH 13.5 cm (5 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian vase is a nineteenth-century piece of iridescent glass designed in 1878 by Richardson's. The vessel displays a dark bronze colour with purple, green, and gold metallic hues across an ovoid body, set upon a footed base with a short neck and an open rim. The surface has a crackled texture known as brain glass, showing a network of fine fissures beneath the iridescent metallic sheen, with no visible repairs. Practical dimensions measure 13.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top, the vase serves as a decorative display object in a reception room, study, or hallway. The iridescent finish catches natural and artificial light, bringing nineteenth-century Victorian style to an interior scheme. The item stands stably on any flat surface, making it suitable for placement on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside other cabinet pieces.

FAQs

Victorian bronze glass is a form of decorative art glass developed during the late nineteenth century, characterised by a dark, metallic iridescent coating designed to imitate patinated bronze metalwork.

The crackled texture was achieved by dipping the blown molten glass briefly into cold water to crack the outer layer before reheating and reworking it, while metallic salts were applied to create the iridescent surface layer.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-blown construction marks such as a polished pontil mark on the base, distinct metallic iridescence with purple or green hues, and heavy, high-quality lead glass weight.

Position the glass vessel near natural light sources or focused accent lighting on a dark wood sideboard or stone mantelpiece to highlight the reflective metallic surface.

Hand wash gently using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive liquid detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or immersion in hot water which could damage delicate surface treatments.
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