Sexy Decor Metal Caged Glass Square Vase
Vintage reticulated glass vase with a sexy decor motif. Clear glass blown into patinated hand-formed iron armature. Interesting form incorporates breast-like protrusions.
The caged glass style was popular in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s, most made in France by the likes of Daum-Nancy which were extreme high-end and usually in colorful glass. It became popular again in the mid 20th century with the Tudor style fashion rage, with items offered by Whitefriars (English) among others. Metal caged glass is made again today, usually from Mexico, in simple lightweight forms. This vase probably dates from the 1960’s to 1970’s, or it may date back to the Art Deco era of the 1920’s.
The thick glass was hand-blown into the cage and was sheared off at the top. The cage was hand-made of iron, hand-welded into shape. Measures 3.5″ wide on each side, 6.85″ tall weighs 2 lbs. In excellent condition.
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