Thomas Webb Bronze Glass Vase Victorian c1880

Description

Heading : Thomas Webb bronze glass vase
Date : c1880
Origin : Stourbridge. England
Bowl Features : Clasically inspired form reminiscent of greek urns. The effect is achieved using emerald green glass and applying metallic compounds to produce the outstanding iridescence.
Marks : Acid etched WEBB JTHR PATENT
Type : Lead
Size : 18.5cm height. 11.1cm diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 682 grams

The patent application was submitted in August 1877 and was granted in February 1878. The desire was to imitate glass that has accrued natural iridescence when buried for a milleniam or two. This was achieved via exposure to the fumes produced by strontium. barium and tin chlorides and oxides in the kiln.