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A Regency Cut Glass Miniature Obelisk Prism With An Optical Illusion Of An Urn

$1,094.55
£795
€936.39
CA$1,499.48
A$1,663.80
CHF 871.54
MX$20,402.70
NOK 11,085.64
SEK 10,464.37
DKK 6,983.25
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About the Item

A Very Beautiful Well Executed Regency Cut Glass Miniature Obelisk Prism. With An Optical Illusion Of An Urn Decorated With Hand Painted Flowers By cutting a pattern on the back, an optical illusion is created by the light refraction of a vase on a pedestal in the front.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830's
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Minor fading. In original structural sound condition with patina and wear in keeping with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Reading, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF 1stDibs: LU8232241400832

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