Oversized Blown Glass Brandy Snifter Vase

Oversized Blown Glass Brandy Snifter Vase

Smokey Pine Green Optic Art Glass. Beautiful oversized brandy snifter made with thick hand blown glass.

Estimated Circa Mid-Century (1950 – 1960’s). Smokey colors, oversized blown glass and Italian art glass were in vogue then. But it could be much older as it has many qualities of 18th/19th century glass too.

In the mid 20th century, U.S. Companies like Blenko, Rainbow, Pilgrim, and more, produced the large brandy Italian style snifters in many different styles. Many other countries produced oversized snifters during this era also.

We think this large snifter vase is probably American art glass. Glass has random, unintentional trapped air bubbles throughout which is typical of Mid-century American hand blown hot glass from the West Virginia area, and also typical of 18 & 19th century early American.

In excellent condition. Stem is applied to to the foot and the bowl. Pontil mark was flattened. Foot is domed. Optics swirl up from base of bowl, ridges can be felt inside the bowl, outside is smooth. Nice solid band of medium bottom wear (expected). Measures 8.75″ tall, 5.5″ at widest, 16″ girth.

Big vintage/antique snifters have multiple uses. They make interesting and decorative candy bowls, candle holders, plant containers, flower vases, tip jars, card receivers, etc.