Lot 323:
Single Victorian Opaque Turquoise Blue Glass Mantel Luster with Crystal Prisms
Description
A Victorian mantel luster crafted from opaque turquoise blue glass, often referred to as Bristol or opaline glass. The piece is constructed with a cased glass technique, featuring a vibrant turquoise exterior and a milky-white interior visible at the top bowl. The form consists of a scalloped upper rim with gilt edging, a bulbous central drum, and a tapered pedestal base terminating in a circular foot. The central drum is decorated with hand-painted enamel floral motifs in orange, white, and green, framed by gilt swags and geometric borders. Suspended from the drum are ten clear glass prisms. Each prism assembly includes a faceted octagonal button and a long icicle drop with notched faceted edges and a pointed terminal, attached by wire hangers. The underside of the base is enclosed and smooth. There are no maker’s marks, signatures, or labels visible on the piece.Height: 13.5 inchesDiameter at drum: 5 inches.
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