We are proud to offer this legitimate ONE OF A KIND antique pinched cased glass Silveria vase by the fabled firm of Stevens & Williams ca. 1901.This spectacular Mammoth 13 1/2" vase presents all of the visual features that make it absolutely unique in the history of hand blown glass. The iridescent effect of the green leaves blend wonderfully into a hedge of Wisteria which is masterfully topped with what might represent ornate cherry blossoms. Silveria glass is widely regarded as one of the three RAREST forms ever produced by Stevens & Williams, and consequently commands tremendous prices. A rare investment grade collectible of this nature will do nothing but appreciate over time. Developed by John Northwood II circa 1900, it is formed from two layers of glass with a layer of silver foil trapped between. Layers of colored glass were then applied in a trailed or dripped network over the cased vessel. The luster of the silver foil is maintained by the exclusion of air in the trap formed over the base layer.Silveria vases are generally cabinet size, making this GIANT example even more unique. Silveria items are most usually marked with joined S and W letters in script. John Northwood II was the son of the great John Northwood I, who was responsible for the other RAREST Stevens treasures - the Osiris and Mat-Su-No-Ke designs. John II was also a famed cameo carver, who became chief designer at Stevens and Williams at the time of his father's passing. His most significant achievement was the creation and making of the fabulous Silveria.Pertaining to the rarity: there are only (6) known example of this form / size / & color scheme known to exist, AND ONLY TWO ARE IN PRIVATE HANDS!!! One of these vases is displayed at the Broadfield House Glass Museum in Stourbridge, England; two are in the Oglebay Glass Museum of W. Virginia; one is in the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine; one is in a private collection in England, and OURS IS THE FINAL KNOWN EXAMPLE. For the truly eclectic collector, this vase constitutes the Mt. Everest of British Victorian Glass!! http://www.portlandmuseum.org/exhibitions-collections/collection/glass_gallery.shtml#. British Glass 1800 - 1914 / by Charles R. Hajdamach; Decorative Victorian Glass / by Cyril Manley; Victorian Decorative Glass British Designs 1850 - 1914 / by Mervyn Gulliver -- part of a collection of art glass to be sold live on eBayLiveAuctions on Oct 5th at 1pm, Andy & Rob Collection.
Length:6
Width:0
Height:13.5
Weight LB:4
Weight OZ:10

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