Stunning Harrach vase standing an impressive 32.5cm tall.
The body of the vase is a parchment coloured Opaline glass which is richly enamelled with a decoration of a blue tit swooping down to catch a dragonfly amongst beautifully painted yellow and pink flowers, leaves and grasses. The reverse of the vase shows a sprig of yellow flowers which is a continuation of the pattern to the front.
The base and rim of the vase has a jewelled white beaded band and the underside has a gold painted “h” or number “7”.
To top all of this off, the vase reacts strongly to black light glowing a vibrant green that I have not been able to capture in my photos. The effect of this reaction was taken in broad daylight. Very strong glow in the dark which unfortunately doesn’t make for good images.
Condition
No chips or cracks
Slight wear to gilding on the foot and rim as pictured.
Similar examples of this vase can be found in the book “From Neuwelt to the Whole World/300 Years of Harrach Glass” which dates the vase to between circa 1870-1890