A very large Continental ruby gilded and enamelled glass vase, possibly Moser, Karlsbad, late 19th century

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 GBP

Sold

16,250 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

glass, wood
the vase 118cm., 46 1/2 in. high, overall 188cm., 74in. high

made of five sections, of baluster form with tall waisted neck and raised on a knopped stem and cylindrical plinth, enamelled in white with delicate lace-like formal decoration between gilt rims and borders, the base section with white enamel II mark, set on a red velvet cushion and an octagonal wooded column painted to simulate marble,

Provenance

Verrerie Artistique Crystal Palace Vichy (paper label to underside of base section.)