









Hand-blown vintage blue glass vase with sparkly copper aventurine at the base. (See all 10 pics 📷 and read below for more info) This is a vintage art glass amphora vase, made by the Dale Tiffany company. • Hand-blown Favrile Art Glass. • Copper Aventurine all around the base. • Heavy glass. • 10" high. • In superb condition, no issues. The amphora loop handles are purple glass, and there is purple a splash of purple at the base as well. More info: • About the blue glass: Favrile glass is a type of iridescent art glass developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. • About the copper bits: Aventurine glass is a type of glittering glass, often confused with sparkly minerals. The glass was combined with copper or copper salts, and as the glass cooled, these mineral deposits created a gold-flecked, eye-catching, shiny effect. The special manufacturing process was invented in 17th century Venice by the Miotti family of glassmakers (who was granted an exclusive license by the Doge). Their unusual iridescent glass quickly become prized and its creation process remained a closely guarded secret for many years. • About the company: Dale Tiffany is a highly regarded art glass company making high quality, hand blown or handcrafted art glass and creating one-of-a-kind colors and finishes.
- ConditionLike new
- Dimensions10" tall