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Collection of 19th Century Bohemian glass for the Persian market

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Collection of 19th Century Bohemian glass for the Persian market

Bohemian, late 19th Century

Smallest object: Height 24cm, width 10cm, depth 9cm

Largest object: Height 26cm, diameter 11cm

This wonderful collection of Bohemian glass objects was created in the late 19th Century for the Persian market. The set—which includes three vases, one huqqa base and one jug—will make a beautiful addition to a collection of antique glassware.

The glass huqqa base is composed of an ovoid body and cylindrical neck. It is covered with a blue overlay and finely decorated with enamel motifs, including orange scrollwork and colourful flowers.

One of the three vases is slightly larger than the other two, but they are all of identical design. The vases take the form of cornucopias held in clasped hands. The cornucopias are white and decorated with blue foliate motifs and gilding. They have frilled edges and feature medallions containing detailed depictions of the Qajar kings of Persia, Naser al-Din Shah and Mozaffar al-Din Shah. These cornucopias are held in pink hands, wearing parcel gilt white lace cuffs.

The jug (or possibly tea pot) features a bulbous body, topped by a slender neck which is covered by a pointed stopper. The jug’s body is fitted with a narrow spout and single looping handle. It stands on a circular foot. This jug is covered with a white overlay and is beautifully ornamented with gilt scrolled and foliate patterns, as well as pink, blue, turquoise and purple enamel beads.

Smallest object- Height 24cm, width 10cm, depth 9cm

Largest object- Height 26cm, diameter 11cm

Artist/Maker: N/A

Materials: Enamel, gilt, glass

Ref: 16093

$12,000

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, gilt, glass
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16093
Incollect Reference #:	702261

Dimensions

W.	3.94 in;	H.	9.45 in;	D.	3.54 in;
W.	10 cm;	H.	24 cm;	D.	9 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.