Victorian Cut Velvet Glass Vase Set

Victorian Cut Velvet Glass Vase Set

Matching set of Victorian era cut velvet cased satin glass vases in butterscotch. Both are in great condition. Circa 1870’s.

Maker unknown, this style is sometimes attributed to Mount Washington (early art glass maker). It was produced by many in the late 1800’s, including European makers.

It is rare today. Few examples are found, mostly small vases. Measure 11″ tall (large for this type of glass) and 6″ at widest point.

Quoted from “The Collector’s Encyclopedia of American Art Glass”…
This speciality type art glass is no longer exceedingly common. The glass is made of two fused layers blown into a mold, creating the raised outer surfaced design, not to be confused with Mother-of-Pearl. … Most examples are acid-finished; thus, they have a velvet texture. This pair is acid finished. They feel just like velvet.

Quoted from “Warman’s Glass’ …
An outer layer of pastel color was applied over a casing. The layers were fused and blown into a mold. Then the piece was molded or cut in a high-relief ribbed of diamond-quilted shape, exposing portions of the casing. The “high relief” is in butterscotch, it is raised from the white casing.

One vase has one nearly invisible rim sliver, less than 1/16″. It can barely be felt and must be examined closely to spot. The other has the 3 tiny chiggers, but they are so slight the camera cannot image them.

Look at the rims of the vases. They have many little edges. These are prone to sliver chips. Truly stunning condition for vases of this type and age.