posted on November 21, 2005 06:36:13 PM new
I'm getting ready to list this vase - but does anyone know if there is a name for this type of decoration? I think it is English, there's no signature - would you just call it an English Ruby Glass Vase w/ Cameo?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Caroline
posted on November 22, 2005 06:33:08 AM new
The leaves are gilt - it is quite a mish-mash isn't it! I have a collection of gilt decorated cranberry glass that I am selling - most of it looks bohemian - but I don't know what the heck to call this thing. Good point about the jasperware cameo - I think that's exactly what it is made of - I knew it wasnt shell, ivory or plastic.
I can't find a signature on it and I looked with a loupe - the bottom just has an old label that reads English Ruby Vase that I'm about to remove to make sure there's no sig. under it - it's smooth on the base. The pic turned out crappy, I'll have to do another one later:
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Caroline
[ edited by carolinetyler on Nov 22, 2005 06:33 AM ]
posted on November 22, 2005 08:18:23 AM new
My first though was "empire style" crossed with "art deco". Strange mix! The swag and the camero seem early 19th and the line decoration early 20th century. Maybe a 1920s designer trying to do 1820s?
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posted on November 22, 2005 10:19:06 AM new
Caroline, post your vase here and let us know what you find out. Looks like they have a few knowledgeable people here.
Caroline 