Thomas Webb Bronze Glass Vase c1880

Description

Heading : Thomas Webb ‘Bronze’ glass vase
Date : c1880
Origin : Stourbridge. England
Bowl Features : Iridescent glass vase with wrythen moulding
Type : Lead
Size : 22.3cm height. 13.7cm diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 649 grams

Additional Information : Webb’s bronze was referred to as ‘Green Bronze’ in their pattern books. Probably one of the first successful attempts by glassmakers in the 19th century to replicate the iridescence occurring on excavated ancient glass.

References : For other pieces of Green Bronze by Thomas Webb. see: British glass 1800-1914 by Charles R Hajdamach – Page 320 Colour Plate 40.