{"product_id":"antique-bohemian-black-amethyst-cased-glass-vase-hand-enameled-flowers-c-1880-harrach-style","title":"Antique Bohemian Black Amethyst Cased Glass Vase Hand Enameled Flowers c. 1880 Harrach Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique \u003cb\u003eBohemian black amethyst cased glass vase\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880–1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is made of very dark glass which appears black under normal lighting but shows a \u003cb\u003edeep purple or amethyst colour when a strong light is shone through it\u003c\/b\u003e. The interior is cased in opaque white glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a flared trumpet form with a bulbous lower body and wide circular foot. The exterior is \u003cb\u003ehand enamelled with trailing flowers and foliage\u003c\/b\u003e, including white flowers with yellow centres, pale green leaves and stems, and fine gilt foliage. The decoration extends continuously from the lower body onto the flared upper section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of black amethyst cased glass, applied enamel decoration and the form is characteristic of \u003cb\u003elate 19th-century Bohemian art glass\u003c\/b\u003e. The vase is unmarked. The workmanship is suggestive of production associated with \u003cb\u003eHarrach or a comparable Bohemian glassworks\u003c\/b\u003e, but I have not been able to document a specific maker and therefore offer the attribution only as a possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 1\/2\" high × 3 7\/8\" diameter at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent condition. No chips or cracks noted. The hand-painted decoration is remarkably well preserved. Please refer to the photographs for condition and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive example of late Victorian Bohemian enamelled glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eantique-bohemian-black-amethyst-cased-glass-vase-harrach-style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShopify SEO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePage Title:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique Bohemian Black Amethyst Cased Glass Vase c. 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeta Description:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique c. 1880–1900 Bohemian black amethyst cased glass vase with white interior and hand-enamelled floral and gilt decoration. Possibly Harrach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67543682351209,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Bohemian-Enameled-Vase.jpg?v=1790440516","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/antique-bohemian-black-amethyst-cased-glass-vase-hand-enameled-flowers-c-1880-harrach-style","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}