Author Topic: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase  (Read 2764 times)

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Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« on: August 14, 2015, 10:23:31 am »
This is an Art Nouveau Vase I purchased yesterday from the TS and can't find one like it or identify the vase.

It's about 9 1/2" in height and the base is about 3 3/4" in width. It's clear glass with a satin finish and is molded (including designs on the bottom).

The metal handles I think are pewter or some type of white metal although I see green patina in areas so I'm not sure of the metal type. There are some marking on the vase handles that I can't read or make out. The one looks like a boar with writing in it and the other has what looks like an animal with writing next to it. There is also what looks like a small clover stamp on the handle.

Does anyone know who made this vase and when it might have been made?

Thanks!
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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2015, 08:20:10 pm »
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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2015, 03:17:06 am »
It looks like it has the age to it, and period pieces such as this can be sought after especially if the glass is free of cracks or chips. I saw   apair of green glass, pewter handled vases go for an amazing £1800 at an auction a few weeks back, but they were exceptional and I'm not suggesting this is a valuable piece, I really have no idea. The pewter has an interesting construction/fastening, but I'm surprised that they didn't continue with the pattern all the way round.
Just a single, close-up, large photo of the impress might be useful to others to help identify maker?

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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2015, 09:21:19 am »
Thanks mariok54, here's a closeup of the marks below.

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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2015, 04:07:58 pm »
Shall I scream now or wait till later ??  I would call it Art Deco rather than Nouveau could be late 20`s or 30`s !!   Having computer issues with google chrome,, but will see what I can find !!

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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2015, 05:39:14 am »
You are probably right, mart .... when I look at it what screams out at me is Fritz Lang and Metropolis, so earlyish Deco I'd say?

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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2015, 08:27:22 am »
It's funny you should mention art deco. When I found this vase at the thrift store I showed it to a person I often see there and other places for years. I told him I thought it was art deco and he later came back and said he thought it was art nouveau and to look that up when researching the vase. I told him I thought the handle I thought had an art deco look and the base had a plant like look.

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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2015, 10:54:13 am »
Absolutely beautiful bud vase!  I believe your piece is a very interesting mix of Art Deco (handles) and Art Nouveau (vase) This is VERY popular whether it is a bud vase or similarly made Silverplate/glass celery glass or spooner.  If you look at items made at this time the handles resemble those of a trophy.

The very muted makers mark....sure wish it was clearer...doesn't look familiar.  Ughhh.

Depending on area you live in, this could range from $32 to $69!

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Re: Antique Art Nouveau Glass Metal Handled Vase
« Reply #8 on: August 16, 2015, 01:39:48 pm »
Right !!   Early mix of the two styles but since I love the Deco look,, that's what I see in it !!  I have not found anything similar to the signature !!    The shape has an overall Joan Crawford look !!  Square shoulders, small waist, swirling long sleek dress !!