featured item
antique glassware: ancient glass
Try and describe your glass accurately One of the challenges of being an online vintage seller is finding the right words to describe your items. Some of those words are so cool they make us feel smart just knowing them. Some are the kind of words that are fun to say
-
Vase Golden ruby ??with gold ornament. Imperial Glass Factory, Russia, 1830-1840s
sia antion, riga, latvia
A rare and exquisite example of Russian glassmaking from the era of Nicholas I, created by the masters of the Imperial Glass Factory. The vase is made of transparent colorless glass with an internal golden ruby color, achieving the depth of color due to the unique technology of coloring the glass mass with gold nanoparticles. The composition of the decor is verified to perfection: the body is decorated with painting in pure gold, executed with filigree precision. The central decoration is a medallion with an image of a basket filled with flowers and berries, enclosed in a frame of stylized laurel branches. This motif, symbolizing fertility and abundance, is complemented by thin plant garlands falling along the edges. The upper edge is decorated with a wide gold border, giving the item solemnity and nobility. Particular attention should be paid to the faceted base, emphasizing the play of light in the depths of the glass and enhancing the effect of precious radiance. Decorative elements on the base are accented with gilded inserts, emphasizing the exquisite plasticity of the form. Dimensions: Height: 12.7 cm. Diameter: 8.5 cm. Condition: In excellent condition, minimal signs of time. Gilding is in excellent condition, without losses.Historical background: Golden Ruby The technique of creating ruby ??glass goes back centuries, dating back to the late antique period. However, it was only in the 17th century that the German alchemist Johann Kunkel managed to develop a scientifically sound recipe that made it possible to consistently obtain a rich blood-red shade of glass. In Russia, the first to master the technology of coloring glass mass with gold nanoparticles was the great scientist Mikhail Lomonosov, thereby laying the foundations for the domestic production of ruby ??glass. By the beginning of the 19th century, the Imperial Glass Factory had reached the highest level of skill in working with this rare and complex technique. Fine ruby ??glass items decorated with gilded painting were considered objects of the highest prestige. They adorned the state rooms of imperial residences, becoming the embodiment of impeccable taste, refined style and outstanding artistic value. Width: 8cm, Height: 13cm, Depth: 7cm, Weight: 0.551kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Glass, ID: 12250
£3,461.70
view details -
Set of glasses 12 pcs
sia antion, riga, latvia
20th century 30`s. Europe. Glass. Height 20 cm Width: 20cm, Height: 20cm, Depth: 20cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10293
£346.17
view details -
Trumpet-shaped glass vases on a marble base with gilded bronze (pair)
sia antion, riga, latvia
Beginning of 20th century. France. Glass, marble, gilded bronze. 21x12x8 cm Width: 21cm, Height: 12cm, Depth: 8cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10287
£346.17
view details -
Silver coffe pot with bone handle
sia antion, riga, latvia
1845-1890. Russia, author initials I.G(??), A.K. Silver proof 84, bone. Size 22.7x15x13.5 cm, weight 355 grams Width: 22.7cm, Height: 15cm, Depth: 13.5cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Silver, ID: 10282
£1,505.84
view details -
Art Deco style vase
sia antion, riga, latvia
20th century 30`s. KAZA, France. Glass, engravings. Height 34.5 cm Width: 34.5cm, Height: 34.5cm, Depth: 34.5cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10262
£813.50
view details -
Art-deco style vase
sia antion, riga, latvia
20th century 20-30`s. Author initials on the base D.B, France. Glass, painting. Height 34.5 cm Width: 34.5cm, Height: 34.5cm, Depth: 34.5cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10257
£294.24
view details -
Crystal fruit bowl with silver finish
sia antion, riga, latvia
20th century 30`s. Silversmith`s initials AS, Latvia. Crystal, silver, proof 875, gilding. Diameter 24 cm, height 14 cm Width: 24cm, Height: 24cm, Depth: 24cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10281
£467.33
view details -
Glass vase Carl S Lambert
sia antion, riga, latvia
Beginning of 20th century. Made by - Carl S Lambert, Belgium. Glass. Height 13 cm Width: 13cm, Height: 13cm, Depth: 13cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10277
£432.71
view details -
Two Art Nouveau green glass vases
sia antion, riga, latvia
Circa 1900. Josef Rindskopf ?, Czechoslovakia. Green color, frosted glass. Height 25 cm Width: 25cm, Height: 25cm, Depth: 25cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10251
£519.26
view details -
Crystal ashtray with silver finish and engraving
sia antion, riga, latvia
1929. Master`s initials - OV Latvia. Crystal, silver, proof 875. 6x17.5 cm Width: 6cm, Height: 17.5cm, Depth: 6cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10247
£294.24
view details -
Pair of crystal vases with gilt bronze. End of the 19th century.
sia antion, riga, latvia
Pair of crystal vases in the form of balusters and a belt of diamond rustication in a bronze setting, decorated with scaly patterns, palmettes, water leaves and flowers. Handles are stylized as a cornucopia. Late 19th century H. 29.5 cm. Width: 16cm, Height: 29.5cm, Depth: 16cm, Weight: 3kg, Condition: Good, Material: Gilding, ID: 7936
£1,038.51
view details -
An elegant French jewelry box
sia antion, riga, latvia
An elegant French jewelry box, enamel painting on glass with a brass frame on a hinge. 20X12cm. Width: 20cm, Height: 12cm, Depth: 12cm, Weight: 1kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Glass, ID: 58
£216.36
view details -
Crystal vase with silver finish
sia antion, riga, latvia
Beginning of 20th century. Germany. Silver proof 800, crystal. Height 34 cm Width: 34cm, Height: 34cm, Depth: 34cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10285
£441.37
view details -
Glass decanters with silver finish 2 pcs.
sia antion, riga, latvia
1920th century. Armano Gross, France. Glass, engraving, silver. Height 31 cm Width: 31cm, Height: 31cm, Depth: 31cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10274
£1,852.01
view details -
Glass design object Owl
sia antion, riga, latvia
Glass. 30 cm Width: 30cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 30cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10272
£346.17
view details -
Murano glass figurine candlestick
sia antion, riga, latvia
Italy, Murano glass. A small crack in the candle holder. Height 28 cm Width: 28cm, Height: 28cm, Depth: 28cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10271
£424.06
view details -
Vase. Sevres.
sia antion, riga, latvia
A unique vase made of agate glass and decorated with gilded fittings. Decorative overlays hug the modern body of the vase with a wave pattern. Their brass arsenal is full of neoclassical grotesques. Mark: Sevres. Width: 9.5cm, Height: 27cm, Depth: 9.5cm, Weight: 0.9kg, Condition: Very good, Material: Glass, ID: 2956
£735.61
view details -
Wine Jug. 20th Century
sia antion, riga, latvia
Glass wine jug of classic shape with silver metal decoration. 20th Century Width: 12cm, Height: 30.5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Glass and silver-plated metal, ID: 1594
£43.27
view details -
Bon Bon Jar Or Pitcher By Kosta Boda And Kjell Engman, Signed, 20th Century.
sia antion, riga, latvia
Jar or pitcher Bon Bon by the Swedish house Kosta Boda and the artist designer Kjell Engman Signed, 20th Century.Founded in 1742 by Anders Koskull and Georg Bogislaus Stael von Holstei, Kosta Boda is the oldest glassworks in Sweden. Kosta Boda offers high-quality glass creations and is distinguished in particular by its collaborations with great contemporary artists or with renowned designers as is the case here for this pitcher created by Kjell Engman.Kjell Engman Engman studied at the Stockholm School of Applied Arts, where he specialized in glasswork, his first creations date from the 1970s. His passion for this material led him to collaborate with various renowned companies, including Kosta Boda, a famous Swedish glassworks.Over the course of his career, Engman has created many iconic works that have been exhibited around the world. His distinctive style is characterised by organic, expressive forms, as well as the bold use of bright colours and eccentric patterns. His designs are often considered collector’s items and are highly regarded by art and design enthusiasts.???????Engman has received numerous awards and honours for his work, including the prestigious Lunning Prize in 1973. His works have also been exhibited in internationally renowned museums and art galleries, and are held in permanent collections around the world. As a prolific designer, Kjell Engman continues to push the boundaries of glass and ceramics, exploring new techniques and experimenting with innovative forms. His work continues to influence and inspire many artists and designers, and he remains one of the most influential figures in the Swedish art scene. Width: 21cm, Height: 36cm, Depth: 8cm, Weight: 4kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 12397
£926.01
view details -
Crystal Art Nouveau decanter with silver finish 84th proof
sia antion, riga, latvia
19th century The Russian Empire. Crystal, silver. 84th proof. Master mark AH 26x13.5 cm. Crystal Width: 26cm, Height: 13.5cm, Depth: 13.5cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10264
£830.81
view details -
Crystal vase with silver finish
sia antion, riga, latvia
20th century 30`s. Master`s initials KR, Latvia. Crystal, silver, proof 875. Height 30 cm Width: 30cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 30cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Crystal, ID: 10259
£346.17
view details -
Crystal vase with silver finish
sia antion, riga, latvia
20th century 30th year Latvia. Grinding glass, crystal, silver, proof 875. 20.2x12.7 cm Width: 20.2cm, Height: 12.7cm, Depth: 12.7cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10256
£389.44
view details -
A pair of Art Deco glass vases.
sia antion, riga, latvia
A pair of Art Deco glass vases, pink glass, with scenes of bird hunting by naked archers.There are small chips on the inner edges of the vases. Width: 23cm, Height: 25cm, Depth: 60cm, Weight: 1.5kg, Condition: Satisfactory, Material: Glass, ID: 3970
£1,341.41
view details -
Pair of jugs in Art Nouveau style.
sia antion, riga, latvia
A pair of plastic green glass jugs with a gilded neck from the Art Nouveau era. H-30cm. Width: 18cm, Height: 30cm, Depth: 18cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Scuff marks, Material: Metal, ID: 458
£346.17
view details -
Glass vase with engravings
sia antion, riga, latvia
1835. Germany, initials IM. Colored glass, engravings. Height 14 cm Width: 14cm, Height: 14cm, Depth: 14cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Condition of use, Material: Glass, ID: 10284
£467.33
view details
