(2 Pc) Carl Erickson Amethyst Bookend Vases
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DESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) Pair of Carl Erickson (in the style of Murano, Seguso Barbini) - Bookend vases. These are hand blown art glass purple controlled bubble amethyst vase bookends in thick glass with an organic rounded shape and opposite straight side for holding books.
Erickson Glass 1943-1961. Erickson glass was always made of the finest lead based metal of silica and potash. In general, it was a heavy cased glass. Carl Erickson's (1899-1966) artistic creations were designed in many forms, sizes and colors. One of his characteristic used was the bubble design for bases as seen in the photo. Most were clear bases but some colors are known.
Erickson glass was hand-formed so no two pieces could be alike. Many of his glass creations have been selected for display at several distinguished museums. In 1953 a traveling display of his glass was shown throughout Europe and the United States.
CIRCA: Mid 20th Century.
ORIGIN: USA.
DIMENSIONS: H: 6" W: 5" D: 3 3/4"
CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Erickson Glass 1943-1961. Erickson glass was always made of the finest lead based metal of silica and potash. In general, it was a heavy cased glass. Carl Erickson's (1899-1966) artistic creations were designed in many forms, sizes and colors. One of his characteristic used was the bubble design for bases as seen in the photo. Most were clear bases but some colors are known.
Erickson glass was hand-formed so no two pieces could be alike. Many of his glass creations have been selected for display at several distinguished museums. In 1953 a traveling display of his glass was shown throughout Europe and the United States.
CIRCA: Mid 20th Century.
ORIGIN: USA.
DIMENSIONS: H: 6" W: 5" D: 3 3/4"
CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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(2 Pc) Carl Erickson Amethyst Bookend Vases
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