Antique Caged Glass Vase Ashtray Bowl Handmade Cobalt Blue

Antique Cobalt Blue caged glass hand-blown into metal.

Beautiful deep cobalt blue glass blown into hand-formed metal. The artist blew the glass parison directly into the hand-formed metal cage coating the interior in a thick layer of rich cobalt blue glass and causing it to bulge out of the metal openings. This exceptional decor method is a revival of Roman era glass, copied from excavated examples discovered in the 17th Century.

The metal is solid, not plated. It is non-ferrous metal, a magnet will not stick to the metal. The ribs are hand-decorated by tool with notches. The S scroll decor on the rim and feet was also accomplished by hand. Stands on three applied feet. Three applied cigarette rests ring the top rim.

Large bowl measures 5″ tall, 5½” wide, 16¼” circumference, weighs 3 lbs. Made as an ashtray but can double as a vase or candle holder.

Extremely unique, not often seen today. Estimated circa: Early 20th century to 1940. In excellent condition.