Rare Thomas Webb Iridescent Bronze Glass Amphora Vase c1880

Description

Heading : Rare Thomas Webb iridescent bronze glass vase
Date : 1878-1883
Origin : Thomas Webb. Stourbridge England
Colour : Emerald green base onto which metallic compounds are fused to produce indigo and blue hues
Bowl : Twin handles urn
Pontil : Snapped
Size : Height 25.2 cms.
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. A little crazing in the oxides on the handles
Restoration : None
Weight:  1458 grams

Reference: A smaller version of this vase without the flared rim is shown within British Glass 1800-1914 Charles R Hajdamach p320

The finest example that we have seen to date. Many thanks to all those who found the stolen example with lion masks