Murano Glass Vase Jardinière, 20th Century

Unusual 1920's German oversized glass flute. The flute with circular base and tapered body with gilt rim opening and stylised bubble decoration within the stem. To each side etched decoration with a Memento mori to one side and an insignia reading SUUM CUIQUE to the other representing the Order of the Black Eagle. Notes suum cuique, Latin translated as "to each his own" or "may all get their due". It has been significant in the history of philosophy and as a motto. The Order of the Black Eagle as seen on the glass is the current emblem for the German Military Police. Originally the Order of the Black Eagle was the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia. The order was founded on 17 January 1701 by Elector Friedrich III of Brandenburg (Friedrich I King of Prussia). In his Dutch exile after World War I, deposed Emperor Wilhelm...

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Fine dutch delft 18th century drug jar. The jar of ovoid form with rolled top rim and tapered body down to the circular flat foot rim, decorated with opposing...

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An unusual Murano attributed art glass vase modeled as a puffer fish. The vase has a flat rounded body in white and yellow scale pattern glass with applied...

Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1970s Murano. Not signed. High quality artistic craftsmanship hand-blown glass in shades of green decorated with drips in relief. This ...

Refined Italian large vase in Murano art glass, 1980s. This vase is characterized by a particular design shape. The vase is of high artistic quality made blown glass. The color of th...

Refined artistic glass vase, Italy, production 1970s Murano. Not signed. High quality artistic craftsmanship hand-blown glass in shades of red This vase was made with a particular te...