{"product_id":"large-vintage-hand-blown-art-glass-cuffed-vase-aubergine-black-white-c-1960s-70s","title":"Large Vintage Hand-Blown Art Glass Cuffed Vase – Aubergine, Black \u0026 White, c.1960s–70s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, sculptural and unmistakably handmade, this striking vintage art-glass vase combines a dramatic elongated form with an extraordinary free-formed cuffed rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase has a deep aubergine-black exterior scattered with irregular opaque white glass decoration, contrasting beautifully with its milky white interior. Its upper section has been manipulated while hot to create the dramatic multi-lobed, handkerchief-like mouth, ensuring that no two views of the vase are quite the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside provides further evidence of its handmade construction, with a visible pontil area surrounded by individually worked clear-glass applications forming a decorative foot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of cased glass, applied decoration, free-form rim and hot-worked base is consistent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-century European studio art glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Italian and particularly Venetian\/Murano manufacture is a possibility; however, without a surviving label, signature or confirmed pattern attribution, Vintage HQ has deliberately chosen not to attribute the vase to a particular glassworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a genuine statement piece—equally at home in a Mid-Century Modern interior or displayed as a sculptural object in a contemporary setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × large vintage hand-blown art glass vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e European, exact glassworks unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Likely c.1960s–70s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-Century Modern \/ studio art glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-blown art glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep aubergine\/near-black, opaque white and clear glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 32 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth across mouth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.29 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDramatic multi-lobed cuffed\/handkerchief-style rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpaque white interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrregular white glass decoration through the dark exterior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied clear-glass detailing around the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePontil evidence to underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe vase displays characteristics associated with mid-century European and Italian art glass. Murano\/Venetian manufacture remains possible, but no maker’s label, signature or other evidence has been found that would justify a definitive Murano attribution.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the condition description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a handmade piece, variations in form, glass thickness, inclusions and other minor irregularities associated with the glassmaking process may be present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 cm statement size\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually hand-blown and hot-worked construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDramatic sculptural cuffed rim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful aubergine-black and opaque white combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnusual applied clear-glass base treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong Mid-Century Modern decorative appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays beautifully from multiple angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuinely distinctive piece rather than mass-produced decorative glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its sculptural form and delicate free-formed rim, this vase will be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarefully protected and double-boxed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for shipping wherever practical. 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