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Cut Crystal Amethyst glass Vase w Gilt bronze Griffins and Lion paws Empire
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Such items were always made in small batches and only by hand. Mercury gilt bronze (ormolu, gilded) rim, hand chasing, lion's paws and heads of eagles-griffins, repeat the motifs of ancient applied art. Crystal decoration is made in a geometric "diamond" ornament. "Diamond" engraved surface of the vase, capable of creating a unique play of light. Reflected on the surface, the light rays play beautifully with color highlights. Vase were must probably made by the Russian Imperial glass factory in the second half of the 19th century. This rare vase had brilliant over century long life due its residence in calm house of Russian emigrants.
Size app.: 20 cm (roughly 7.9 in) high, 14 cm (roughly 5.5 in) base width, 17 cm (roughly 6.7 in) width to handles, 13 cm (5.1 in) diameter of vase. Very Good condition ready to take its place in a collection, age wear, minor chips. Please study good resolution images for overall condition. In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 1.3 kg is going to measure some 3 kg packed for shipment.
Russian Imperial glass factory specialised in the production of artistic works commissioned by the Imperial court and private customers. Part of the produce was sold in a special shop on Nevsky Prospekt and then in the Italian Shop. The factory was transferred to the village of Nazyu near Schlsselburg (1774). Awarded to Prince Grigory Potemkin (1777), who transferred the factory to the village of Ozerki near St Petersburg. Taken over by the crown and renamed the Imperial Glass Factory (1792). The factory at this stage employed 234 craftsmen. Like the Imperial Porcelain Factory, the Imperial Glass Factory worked solely for the court. Its produce was diverse crystal services, decorative vases and table ornaments designed by such famous architects as Andrei Voronikhin, Carlo Rossi and Alexander Brullov. It also began to manufacture souvenirs, producing glasses, goblets and tankards with engraved views of St Petersburg based on popular lithographs (1830s). Amalgamated with the Imperial Porcelain Factory in 1890.
Russian glass is very rare: Because of the numerous wars that occurred on the territory of Russia. Also Bolsheviks didn't like beautiful decorative items created in imperial Russia and crashed them every time they had opportunity. On the other hand, Russian tradition welcomes to break some glass as it brings happiness. So not much glass items survived in these hard-severe circumstances.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.9 in (20.07 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17.02 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17.02 cm)
- Style:Empire (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:e.g. 1860-1879
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: the crystal bowl may have been replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very Good condition ready to take its place in a collection, age wear, minor chips. Please study good resolution images for overall condition.
- Seller Location:Sweden, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8776235416402
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