Lot 280:
Antique Goofus Glass Rose Motif Vase with Cold Painted Decoration
Description
A decorative pressed glass vase featuring an intricate high-relief thousand roses floral pattern across the body. The vessel is constructed of a dark amethyst or black glass, which is visible at the smooth interior and along the rim. The exterior surface is heavily textured with molded blossoms and foliage. The relief decoration is finished with a combination of metallic gold-toned and vibrant magenta cold-painted pigments, creating a polychrome effect against the dark glass substrate. The vase is designed with a flared, circular rim and a tapering form that reaches its widest point at the center of the relief-molded body. The base is finished with the same textured floral molding and dark pigmentation as the lower body. No maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the interior or exterior of the piece.Height: Approximately 6 1/2 inchesWidth: Approximately 4 1/2 inches at the widest point.
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