A very fine late 19th Century cased vase in heat-sensitive glass, shading from pink down to ivory, with gilded decoration. On the rear of each vase is a gilded fern Johanna S. Billings, in her well-researched "Collectible glass rose bowls" (page 32) suggests that these insects are to be found on pieces from the Webb factory, and that they "are often found on the back sides of those with gilded Jules Barbe decorations". Up to ten years ago, this would have been supported by the appearance of the "propeller" mark on the base. However, Charles Hajdamach, in his "British Glass, 1800-1914" (page 450), says that "...there is no proof that such a mark was ever used by Webbs, and thinks it more likely that pieces marked in this way are Continental in origin. If he is right, then I would suggest the Harrachov glassworks as a likely source." 10"H
800/1,200 Sold $201.25
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