Very Rare Thomas Webb ‘Bronze’ Lion Mask Glass Vase c1880

Description

Heading : Lion mask glass vase
Date : c1880
Period : Victoria
Origin : Stourbridge. England
Colour : Green and purple iridised surface
Body : Classic Romanesque form. with dimpled sides with large lionhead masks. This form was one of the examples exhibited in Paris in 1878.
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 14cm tall and approx. 11.5cm in diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 1002 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. A number of fine museum pieces can be found on the web. however examples of Green Bronze with Webb’s signature lion masks are exceedingly rare. This is the very first piece we have ofered for sale.