Large Vintage WMF Ikora Art Glass Vase / Lamp Base in Orange and Burgundy

  

A mid century WMF Ikora art glass vase. This example appears to be post war from the colours and effects and is quite different to the pre war pieces. It is of large bulbous form with a small neck so is more for decoration rather than to be used for flowers.

These large examples were also sometimes used as lamp bases. The base is flat ground to make it stand sturdily.

The vase has had all kinds of decoration thrown at it with an orange base, metallic oxides and lime green air spots all cased in thick clear glass. I suspect it is 1950's or 60's from the colour scheme which is towards then end of art glass production at WMF. No makers marks which is normal, these pieces just had paper labels when new. Wear to the base as expected, very little wear or scratching to the body. There is an internal flaw line descending from the rim and merging with a flow line in the surface.

This appears to be an internal stress line caused during production, likely at the annealing. This does not affect use. Height: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 inch) Width: 20.5 cm (8 inch) Weight: 2230 grams (before packing) Stock Code: 0712 AG17-2. If for any reason you are unhappy with your item please let us know as soon as possible, and we will do our best to put things right.

This item is in the category "Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Decorative Pottery, Ceramics & Glass\Vases". The seller is "blue_cherry_antiques" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Production Technique: Art Glass
2. Colour: Orange
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
4. Style: Post-War Design
5. Material: Glass
6. Theme: Abstract
7. Type: Vase
8. Vintage: Yes
9. Subject: Abstract Art
10. Origin: Germany
11. Brand: WMF
12. Production Style: Art Glass
13. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
14. Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
15. Type of Glass: Blown Glass
16. Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
17. Country/Region of Origin: Germany