Rare George Bacchus Vitrified Enamel Opal Art Glass Vase Victorian Antique

  

A rare mid 19th Century opal glass vase by the celebrated factory of George Bacchus. It is of classical amphora form with circular foot and everted rim. The vase features an Etruscan scene which is repeated to both sides and in between are a winged figure and a lady holding a rabbit or perhaps a hare. The vase is a Vitrified Enamel Colours example and it has the Bacchus mark in a banner to the underside base. The glass shows fiery opal colours when held up to the light.

It also has gilt rings around the rim, shoulders and foot. A similar but slighter larger example can be found in the Victoria and Albert museum collection. Very good order for period with no damage. Gilt also very good with little wear. Small portion of one scene rubbed or perhaps missed during production, this is a small section that cuts through the parasol handle and ribbon being held by the lady. A couple of minor surface flaws from production. Height 30 cms (11.75 inches) Width 12.5 cms (5 inches) across body?

Weight 892 grams (before packing) Stock Code: 7863 OC12-2. 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 & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases". The seller is "blue_cherry_antiques" and is located in this country: GB.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Handmade: Yes
2. Production Technique: Vitrified Enamel
3. Colour: White
4. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
5. Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
6. Style: Victorian
7. Material: Glass
8. Theme: Classical
9. Type: Vase
10. Antique: Yes
11. Vintage: Yes
12. Subject: Etruscans
13. Signed: Yes
14. Origin: Birmingham
15. Brand: George Bacchus
16. Production Style: Art Glass
17. Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
18. Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
19. Glassware Era: Victorian (1840-1900)
20. Country of Origin: Britain
21. Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
22. Type of Glass: Blown Glass
23. Glassware Type: Art Glassware
24. Maker: George Bacchus