Mamluk Glass Vase - SP.185, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1250 AD to 1517 AD, Dimensions: 10.5" (26.7cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mamluk, Medium: Glass, The Mamluks  More »

Mamluk Glass Vase - SP.185, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1250 AD to 1517 AD, Dimensions: 10.5" (26.7cm) high, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Mamluk, Medium: Glass, The Mamluks controlled Egypt, Syria and Palestine between 1250 and 1517. ‘Mamluk’ literally means ‘owned’ and refers to the slave origins of this dynasty. Children from Turkish lands were recruited at a young age and given military training. The advantage of this system under the Abbasids and later the Ayyubids was the creation of fighting force which owned its position directly to the central authorities. Over time however this military caste overthrew their former rulers and seized power for themselves. The geographical position of the Mamluk power base enabled them to control the trade between Europe and the East and as a result amass great wealth. Today the Mamluk sultans are remembered for their lavish patronage of the arts, including a taste for elaborate enamelled and gilded glass.   « Less

Late Islamic Glass Vessel - GF.0332, Origin: Israel, Circa: 1200 AD to 1600 AD, Dimensions: 8" (20.3cm) high, Collection: Near Eastern, Style: Late Islamic, Medium: Glass,  More »

Late Islamic Glass Vessel - GF.0332, Origin: Israel, Circa: 1200 AD to 1600 AD, Dimensions: 8" (20.3cm) high, Collection: Near Eastern, Style: Late Islamic, Medium: Glass, This stunning example of late Islamic glass work astounds the viewer with its sumptuous beauty. The rounded body contrasts sharply with the elegantly thin and elongated neck of the vessel. The rich green glass is accentuated and highlighted by rich swirls of golden color. It must have been the prized possession of someone who lived hundreds of years ago, but its special qualities have not faded. It must certainly appeal to the connoisseur of art and the lover of history, to whom its beauty and historical value will never fade.   « Less

Circa 1908. Extra fine, Art Nouveau American Brilliant Cut Glass and Sterling silver tall vase. Engraved as a golf trophy, "Ardsley Club Golf Prize Presented by James W.  More »

Circa 1908. Extra fine, Art Nouveau American Brilliant Cut Glass and Sterling silver tall vase. Engraved as a golf trophy, "Ardsley Club Golf Prize Presented by James W. Johnson, November 26, 1908" and marked sterling 1585AM 925-1000 Fine. The design features large round punties, "Brunswick" stars and bow-tie cross-hatching. It has deep cut miters and notched prism cutting along the sides. The sterling silver top is typical of hi-style naturalistic, Art Nouveau design, featuring flowing, elegant leaves and flowers. The brilliant cut glass is in very good original condition with a slight roughness where the silver collar meets the glass in one small (3/4") section and normal scratches to the base. The sterling collar has an inch wide pressed in section that can be seen in the last three photos. Over-all a fine and beautiful example of Art Nouveau silver and cut crystal from one of America's top makers. 13 3/4" tall x 4 3/4" wide x 4" base diameter. The sterling collar is 2 1/4" tall.   « Less

Fine pair of antique, English Bristol glass mantel vases. These soft white blown glass vases, are sweetly decorated in enamel in a charmingly naive manner. The enamel is done  More »

Fine pair of antique, English Bristol glass mantel vases. These soft white blown glass vases, are sweetly decorated in enamel in a charmingly naive manner. The enamel is done in pink, blue green and a touch of gold. The top and bottom of each is outlined in soft gold. There is a rough pontil on the bottom of each vase. Very good original condition with only minor wear to the enamel and wear to the top gold trim. They measure 9 1/4" tall x 3 1/4" diameter.   « Less

Lovely cased and carved "cameo glass" vase. Delicately rendered in white, which fades to first pink and then peach on the body with a Victorian floral design in white enamel  More »

Lovely cased and carved "cameo glass" vase. Delicately rendered in white, which fades to first pink and then peach on the body with a Victorian floral design in white enamel over all. Signed, "Lace Art Cameo" with the number 21 hand written on the base and a small half-moon impressed next to the number. Fine condition with only some minor loss to the enameling around the very top. 7 3/4" tall x 3 1/2" wide.   « Less

An unusual Gothic Revival green opaline, milk glass overall baluster shape vase, the outer milk glass casing decorated with hand cut Gothic designs (quatrefoils & archways),  More »

An unusual Gothic Revival green opaline, milk glass overall baluster shape vase, the outer milk glass casing decorated with hand cut Gothic designs (quatrefoils & archways), probably French. c. 1870. 7 1/2" H x 3 3/4" dia. Numbered on base   « Less

Pair of hand blown Bristol glass vanity bottles c1880. Handpainted in blue, green, yellow and white, and highlighted in gilt. Probably used for cologne or toilet water.  More »

Pair of hand blown Bristol glass vanity bottles c1880. Handpainted in blue, green, yellow and white, and highlighted in gilt. Probably used for cologne or toilet water. Ground bases with rough pontilled indentations. 8 inched high and 4 inches wide. Neck are 3 quarters of an inch wide inside.   « Less

Decorative blown Art Glass crackle vase with enamel. This crackle glass vase has a hand painted and fired enamel decoration depicting sea weed. Measures 5 inches high and 3  More »

Decorative blown Art Glass crackle vase with enamel. This crackle glass vase has a hand painted and fired enamel decoration depicting sea weed. Measures 5 inches high and 3 and three quarter inches across. Dates from the early to mid 20th century. Marked number 493 on its base.   « Less

Vintage Venetian Glass Bud Vase c. 1920s/30sVintage Venetian glass bud vase, circa 1920s/1930s. Iridescent gilded glas with blue decor. Measures about 4 inches high. Very  More »

Vintage Venetian Glass Bud Vase c. 1920s/30sVintage Venetian glass bud vase, circa 1920s/1930s. Iridescent gilded glas with blue decor. Measures about 4 inches high. Very good condition with no chips or cracks. Just minor colorloss.Size Overall Dimensions 4" H10.2cm H   « Less

A beautiful soda glass vase highly decorated with a coaching scene. The vase measures 14cm high and is 23cm wide. It is made of green glass and is in a good condition. The  More »

A beautiful soda glass vase highly decorated with a coaching scene. The vase measures 14cm high and is 23cm wide. It is made of green glass and is in a good condition. The vase is made from old glass andhasalargeamount of small air bubbles. When placed near a window etc, the light shines through the glass to give it a translucent appearance.   « Less