Extreme Balloon Vase in Amber Diamond Optic Glass
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Extreme Balloon Vase in Amber Diamond Optic Glass
Big Italian glass balloon goblet in optic amber hand-blown glass. Imported Italian (Murano and Venetian) glass was extremely popular among the space-age crowd of the 1950’s to early 1960’s. Huge blown glass goblets, hand-made with bright colors and optic effects reflect the happy, forward looking mood of the 1950’s. These make stunning decor focal points. Found in many different sizes and colors and when grouped together are bold and fun. The optics glitter when light shines through. Three to six inch container plants like ferns, pointsettias, ivy, etc. can be displayed by resting the existing pot on the rim. (Never plant directly in the glass, use the container the plant came in. Don’t water the plant while inside the goblet, always remove it before watering.) They also make fascinating candleholders. It is very important to remove any metal from modern candles (wick holders, etc.) before burning in vintage glass. Looks great on the grand piano.
This giant amber diamond optic goblet is 12.75″, a balloon girth of 19″ with a 4″ wide opening and a 5.5″ wide base. A 4″ plant will rest on the rim. In excellent original condition. Hand-blown with ruffled rims, applied stem and applied inverted base with a half ball knop finished pontil. The goblet was blown from an diamond optic mold providing illusion and texture to the glass. Useful, beautiful, fun art glass from 1950’s Italy.
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