How do I clean a Victorian enamel vase?

Dust these pieces gently with a soft, dry cloth to protect the delicate surface enamel. Avoid soaking or using chemical cleaning agents, as moisture can lift the hand applied paint. Keep glass vessels out of direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent fading of the coloured glass and enamel pigments over time.

Were these vases made as pairs?

Many Victorian glass vessels and mantel lustres were produced as matched pairs to flank a clock or mirror on a mantelpiece. Single pieces also appear, having been separated from garniture sets over the decades. Displaying a matched pair offers a balanced arrangement, while single vases work well as standalone centrepieces on a table.

What is Mary Gregory glass?

Mary Gregory pieces feature distinct white enamel paintings of Victorian children engaged in outdoor pursuits against coloured glass backgrounds. Cranberry, green, and blue glass were common choices for this style. Attribution to the American artist is traditional, though most of these decorated wares originated in Bohemian and English glasshouses.