ENGLISH ART NOUVEAU GLASS ~ AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU GLASS
Thomas Webb
Stevens and Williams
ENGLISH INTAGLIO CUT GLASS
Stevens and Williams
Richardsons
Webb Corbett
ENGLISH ENAMELLED GLASS
Webb Corbett
Stuarts
AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU GLASS
Louis Comfort Tiffany
A MUSEUM QUALITY MONUMENTAL AMERICAN TIFFANY STUDIOS PAD CAMEO HAND CARVED FAVRILE GLASS VASE
A truly spectacular original Tiffany Favrile Glass vase, impressive not only for its monumental scale but also for the extremely fine hand carved naturalistic decoration.
A series of white rambling roses are formed from applied hot white cameo glass pads, hand carved to give the delicate details of the petals.
(Please click on the photograph to see a detail of this carving.)
A motif of thorny vines with spikey green leaves hand carved into the iridescent ground, swirls up from the base and is formed from the sparkling green aventurine glass of the base again hand engraved with additional detailing.
The whole of the design stands out against the bright silvery iridescent Favrile Glass body that shades from blue at the base to a green gold at the rim.
This true museum piece is a tour de force showcasing the mastery of technique of the glassblowers of the Tiffany Furnaces and the engravers working in the Tiffany Studios.
C 1918
Height 45.72 cm (18 inches)
Max. Diameter 12 cm. (4.5 inches)
Signature. Hand engraved signature to the base:
"4667 M Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces-Inc. -Favrile"
(The M is the year date)
Stock No. TM1
PRICE: SOLD
TWO BEAUTIFUL LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY FAVRILE GLASS SALT DISHES WITH WAVEY RIMS
Two stunning L C Tiffany Favrille glass salt dishes blown with hand pulled waves rims.
The gold iridescent surfaces of the dishes emit rose pink on the left with silver blue highlights and lemon gold on the right, also with silver blue highlights.
Although the two dishes are obviously not a matching pair their matching sizes presents as a beautiful pair.
C 1903
(Click on the photograph to see the interior of the TIFFANY salts.)
Height: 3.cms. Diameter: 7cms.
Signatures: Engraved 'L.C.T.' to the base of each
Stock Nos. Left Rose Gold 187 : Right Yellow Gold 186
PRICE: £220 EACH May be bought as singles or a pair.
L C TIFFANY FAVRILE HIGH SIDED 'SALT'
A Tiffany high sided miniature 'salt' dish with ribs and fluted top. The gold iridescent surface emitting pink highlights.
C 1903
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Height: 3.25cms. Diameter: 8.25cms.
Signature: Engraved 'S (no number) L.C.T. Favrile'
Stock No. 484
PRICE: £350
A RARE L C TIFFANY FAVRILE MINIATURE HAND BLOWN GLOBULAR 'SALT' DISH
This is the smallest of Tiffany's 'salt' dishes and a very rare example executed in Opal/Vaseline favrile glass.
Hand blown forming a heavy globular shape, these Tiffany Favrile salts always have the added decoration of twisted pulled pigtails to the sides.
This rare example of favrile glass only has the iridescence applied to the interior of the salt. From the outside this gives a lustrous green to the glass while the interior has a stunning peacock blue iridescent surface.
C 1900
Height: 3cms. Diameter: 4.5cms.
Signature: Engraved 'LCT'.
Stock No. 440
PRICE:SOLD
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A UNIQUELY RARE PAIR OF LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY FAVRILE TUILIP VASES WITH APPLIED HEART SHAPE LEAF TRAILS
The Louis C Tiffany Favrile glass Tuilip vase is a rare and beautiful object, but even more so when the iridescence is rainbow gold with applied green heart shape leaf trails as displayed on this pair.
It is all the more wonderful to see a pair of these stunning vases. Being hand blown and subject to the natural imprecision of the hand applied trailing, it would be impossible to create a perfectly matching pair, but these were obviously sold by the factory as a pair and have lived together for over a hundred years as their individual registration numbers on the bases are only 10 digits apart.
These hand blown L C Tiffany Favrile tulip vases have knopped stems and applied raised bases.
C 1912
Height: 23cms. Maximum diameter of vase: 7cms.
Signatures engraved to bases:
"5699G L C Tiffany - Favrile"
"5710G L C Tiffany - Favrile"
(Click on the picture to see the signatures.)
Stock No. P284/5
PRICE: SOLD
TWO VERY RARE 'MERCURY GLASS' CASED BLUE PERFUME BOTTLES
Two stunning and rare near perfect 'Mercury Glass' or silvered glass perfume bottles in cased blue glass with hand carving and beautiful white metal (silver) fittings and original glass stoppers.
The clear glass bottles are double walled with the silver mercury deposit trapped between the walls and then the whole of each is cased in blue glass and hand cut back to reveal the silvered interior.
The technique of "mercury glass" was first patented in England in 1849 but production only lasted for four years as the process was very dangerous to the health of the glass blower. Having blown the vessel, the blower then had to suck the molten glass back inside the piece to form the double walls. This was a very dangerous process as the hot air burned and hardened the lungs of the blower. Production was discontinued in England in 1855, but continued to be copied in Bohemia and America for some years.
Mercury glass items are therefor very rare because few were made and the production period was so short. Added to this is the problem that the vessel only remains 'silvered' all the while a vacuum exists between the walls of the vessel. if air manages to enter then the silvering collapses. Perfect examples are therefor very rare and much sought after.
C early 1850 's
Height of upright bottle 9.75 cm.
Length of flask bottle 13.5 cm.
Signatures. Both have Glass unsigned and Silver unmarked.
Stock Nos: Upright: VAN1 Flask: VAN2
PRICE: SOLD
(Click on photograph to see a similar red version.)
A SUPERB AND RARE THOMAS WEBB & SONS 'IVORY' CAMEO GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE WITH ATTRACTIVE SILVER MOUNTS
A stunning 'Ivory' cameo glass perfume bottle by THOMAS WEBB & SONS with very attractive silver mounts.
The milky white 'Ivory' glass is hand carved to give a design of daisy type flowers hanging from the neck in relief in the style of cameo glass with further intaglio cutting of the leaves and flower heads.
The cameo design and the background have been hand polished and an ochre 'patina' stain has been applied to enhance the design and imitate ivory which is inspired by ancient Oriental ivory perfume bottles.
The perfume bottle has very attractive and unusual silver fittings with the stopper tied to the bottle with a fine silver chain.
C 1880
Height 14.5 cms.
Signatures.
Glass intaglio stamped to base with curved mark
"THOMAS WEBB & SONS".
Silver mounts unmarked.
Stock No. 147
PRICE:SOLD
(Click on the photograph to see the signature on the base.)
A BEAUTIFUL THOMAS WEBB CAMEO GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE WITH ORNATE SILVER CAP IN A MODERN PRESENTATION BOX
A charming cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb with silver mounts and a clear glass stopper.
The white cameo glass layer is etched to give a beautiful design of Cherry Blossom in relief on a matt crimson ground.
Incorporated into the cameo design on the back of the bottle are the initials "LAB".
The perfume bottle has silver fittings that were undoubtedly made in Birmingham, but the quantity of silver is too small to warrant hallmarks.
The Webb perfume bottle is presented in a modern specially fitted box that carries the ornate initials "RED" and "DID".
C 1890's
Height 6.5 cms Diameter 5 cms.
Signatures. Glass Unsigned. Silver unmarked..
Stock No. 918
PRICE: SOLD
Click on either picture to view an enlargement of the reverse of the bottle with the initials.
A RARE THOMAS WEBB 'IVORY' CAMEO GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE WITH 'SAMPSON & MORDAN' SILVER MOUNTS
A superb 'Ivory' cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb with silver mounts by Sampson and Mordan.
The milky white 'Ivory' glass is hand carved to give a design of blossoms on branches in relief in the style of cameo glass with further intaglio cutting of leaves into the polished background surface.
An ochre 'patina' stain has been applied to further enhance the design which is inspired by Oriental ivory perfume bottles.
The perfume bottle has silver fittings made by the London Silversmith 'SAMPSON AND MORDAN' with a year date of 1888.
C 1888
Height 9 cms.
Signature. Glass Unsigned. Silver marked 'S M' with London Hallmarks 'N' for the year 1888.
Stock No. 473
PRICE: SOLD
A FINE THOMAS WEBB 'IVORY' CAMEO GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE WITH BIRMINGHAM SILVER MOUNTS
A charming 'Ivory' cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb with silver mounts made in Birmingham.
The milky white 'Ivory' glass with ochre staining is etched to give a design of flower heads in relief in the style of cameo glass with further intaglio cutting against a polished background surface.
An ochre 'patina' stain has been applied to further enhance the design which is inspired by Oriental ivory perfume bottles.
The perfume bottle has silver fittings made by a Birmingham Silversmith.
C 1890's
Diameter 5.25 cms.
Signature. Glass Unsigned. Silver marked 'C S' with Birmingham Hallmarks and an indistinct year mark.
Stock No. P257
PRICE: SOLD
AN IMPORTANT THOMAS WEBB CAMEO GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE WITH ORNATE SILVER CAP
A large and stunning cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb with fine and ornate silver mounts.
The yellow satin glass ground is overlaid with a single white cameo glass layer which has been finely hand caved to reveal a dramatic design of a Convolvulus flower and twining tendrils and leaves.
The perfume bottle has finely ornate silver fittings with London silver hallmarks for the year 1892. The silver maker was John Grinsell & Sons and this piece was made in the first year of their registration.
The ornate silver screw cap unscrews to reveal a substantial clear glass stopper. (click on picture)
C 1892
Height with silver cap: 14.5cms. .
Signatures:
Glass Unsigned.
Silver marked with London hallmarks, 'R' year mark and 'J.G & S' maker's mark.
Stock No. V101
PRICE: SOLD
STOURBRIDGE ~ STEVENS AND WILLIAMS ~ MINIATURE CAMEO GLASS POSY BOWL
A very attractive blue and white cameo glass posy bowl with ferns and butterflies attributed to Stevens and Williams.
The base colour of aqua blue has a beautiful hand carved white cameo glass overlay design of fern leaves and two diminutive butterflies. The design extends around the whole surface of the bowl.
C 1880's
Height 6.5cms. Diameter; 8.4cms.
Signature. Unsigned.
Stock Nos. 438
PRICE: SOLD
A STUNNING STEVENS AND WILLIAMS TRIPPLE OVERLAY INTAGLIO CUT VASE
A superb Stevens and Williams three layer intaglio cut spherical vase in a very rare colour combination. A pleasing shape and delicate cabinet size.
The vase , unusually for Stevens and Williams, has no clear body but is formed of three layers of coloured glass, opaque pink on clear carmine on clear citrine. The two outer layers have been hand cut with fine intaglio carving to reveal the delicate citrine base.
This is a stunning STEVENS AND WILLIAMS presentation that assumes different dramatic colour variations depending on lighting conditions.
C 1885
Height 8cms. Diameter 9cms.
Signature. Unsigned.
Stock No.117
PRICE: SOLD
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A THOMAS WEBB MINIATURE CAMEO GLASS PERFUME BOTTLE
A miniature cameo glass perfume bottle by Thomas Webb with silver mounts.
The yellow glass ground is overlaid with a single white cameo glass layer which has been finely hand caved to reveal a delicate design of twining ivy leaves.
The perfume bottle has silver fittings, un-hallmarked but marked 'SILVER'. The screw cap silver top is cork lined and displays wear and small indentations from loving use.
Similar miniature vases of the same WEBB design were sold without the silver fittings.
C 1880's
Height 6.75cms.
Signature. Glass Unsigned. Silver marked 'SILVER'.
Stock No. 300
PRICE: SOLD
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A SUPERBLY DETAILED THOMAS WEBB PETITE CAMEO GLASS VASE
This miniature cameo glass vase by Thomas Webb is one of the finest and most detailed examples that we have ever seen. The intricately carved cameo glass fills the surface of the vase with a stunning design of Dog Rose brambles with flowers and buds and a bee hovering near an open flower in search of nectar.
The red ground is overlaid in a single white cameo glass layer which has been very finely hand caved to reveal the intricate design. The design, which consists of three main elements, the open flower, the bee with a flower and an emerging bud, is very dense with no empty areas to the surface of the vase. There is even a carved briar to the base of the vase where it would normally remain unseen.
Thomas Webb vases of this delightful petite size with such intricate designs are much sought after, not only for their rarity but also their charm.
C 1880's
Height 6 cms.
Signature. Unsigned.
Stock No. 430
PRICE: SOLD
Click on the photograph for a view of the bee .
A VERY RARE STOURBRIDGE CAMEO GLASS AUTOMOBILE 'POSY HOLDER' VASE
This cameo glass posy holder is exceptionally rare as it was produced to hold long stemmed flowers such as roses and was fixed to the wall of the passenger compartment of a large auto-mobile at the turn of the last Century.
This was a demonstration of absolute wealth and luxury as the cameo glass posy holder is a rare and expensive form of flower holder probably produced by Stevens and Williams. A very large auto-mobile would be required to be able to accommodate such a tall posy holder (almost 12 inches high) as well as the long stemmed flowers that were intended to be held by it.
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This posy holder was acquired by us from America for one of the largest private UK collections of vintage vehicle glass posy holders.
Please contact us if you require help with your own specialist collection.
A FINE THOMAS WEBB CAMEO GLASS VASE WITH PRIMULA DESIGN
A dramaticThomas Webb Cameo glass vase with Primula design and a moth on the reverse side.
The classic shaped vase with a deep blue body overlayed in white cameo glass. The white cameo design of Primulas and a moth is finished with hand carving.
C 1890
Height 13.5cms.
Signature. Unsigned.
Stock No.194
PRICE: SOLD
A RARE STEVENS AND WILLIAMS CRANBERRY OVERLAY INTAGLIO CUT 'THISTLE' FLASK
A rare Stevens and Williams Perfume Flask or Mini Decanter of THISTLE form (sometimes described as a 'SCOTS WHISKEY' decanter).
The very pleasing and much sought after shape and delicate size.
The clear glass is over-layed with cranberry coloured glass which has been hand cut in the thistle design to reveal the clear base.
C 1885
Height 16.5cms.
Signature. Unsigned.
Stock No. 240
PRICE: SOLD
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LONDON BASED ART NOUVEAU AND ART DECO SPECIALIST DEALER OF:
EMILE GALLE, DAUM NANCY, LOETZ, RENE LALIQUE, LUDWIG MOSER,
THOMAS WEBB & SONS, LOUIS C. TIFFANY, WMF,
LEGRAS, FRITZ HECKERT, THERESIENTHAL,
CZECH GLASS, PALDA, HARRACH, HEINRICH HOFFMANN, SCHLEVOGT.