EXQUISITE RED BLOWN GLASS GILT AND ENAMELED CENTERPIECE UNKNOWN MAKER

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EXQUISITE RED BLOWN GLASS GILT AND ENAMELED CENTERPIECE OF UNKNOWN MANUFACTURE It is a truly rich and beautiful centerpiece in ovoid form on four blown glass feet, which may or may not have been ground or cut. The primary color is a pure bright red with secondary bright yellow underneath and finished with a white glass interior. There are losses to the gilt enamel, particularly about the rim. Stylistically, the piece is organic in design with "vine" glass handles that extend their tendrils onto the surface of the sides and blossom with blackberry enamel fruits and lovely gilt leaves. There are various insects painted onto the surface, as well. The pontil for this piece has been ground and there is no mark present to indicate the maker, aside from an etched "1403" on the lip of the ground section. Glass experts who care to provide me with insights are welcome. If it is a "rare" piece, then good luck bidding to add this to your collection! Dimensions for the piece: 11 inches in length, 8 inches in height, and 5.75 inches in width. The condition is good overall. Please note the photo taken of the base-- in the lower left section there is a crack that does not break the surface of the piece, so perhaps this was a cooling crack during the blowing process. There is nothing that I have noticed to warrant listing any kind of significant damage EXCEPT with regard to the gilt losses and aforementioned blowing defect. Below is a list of my sales policies and procedures. Kindly read them prior to making an offer to purchase or registering a bid (for auction-style listings). 1) Honesty and integrity are the benchmarks of my business. I list pieces as accurately as possible. In the event that my knowledge is limited, I engage in due diligence to collect expert opinion and insights when possible. If you believe my listing is somehow inaccurate, I would appreciate your comments via eBay messaging. If my efforts to learn about a piece have fallen short of my standards, I indicate this in a listing. 2) Non-payment is a serious inconvenience for both the buyer and seller and eBay will automatically open a non-payment case against all buyers who fail to make payment within 72 hours. If you cannot make payment in 72 hours, please let me know prior to registering a bid or offer to purchase. I am happy to work with clients who are serious collectors. 3) I accept Paypal. This ensures that your interests, and mine, are protected. 4) Handling time is generally 24 - 48 hours, depending on the size and value of a piece. Handling time commences from the time of payment received. 5) Shipping costs are estimated. If I overcharge for shipping, I always refund the buyer the difference. I never profit from shipping. 6) Valuable pieces are always shipped with tracking, insurance, and signature confirmation. Please request a quote prior to making an offer to purchase of registering a bid. Shipping costs can be very high, especially for large, heavy, and/or rare objects. These costs are incurred in exchange for peace of mind. Customs and duty charges are always the responsibility of the buyer and I do not lie on customs forms. Sale price is declared value. 7) I accept returns within 14 days of receipt. Kindly inform me within 72 hours if there is an issue. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: a) buyer's remorse due to overspending; b) inability to "flip" or resell a piece; and c) failure to notify me within 72 hours that there is an issue. Buyer pays return shipping using the same method used to ship the piece out. 8) It is very important to me that potential buyers ask all questions FIRST. I am happy to dialogue with you about your interest in my pieces to make sure everyone is happy. If no questions are asked, it indicates that you are satisfied with the content of the listing and that everything is clear. If I have made a claim of authenticity, then I back that claim up fully. 9) Finally, my pieces are listed from either Philadelphia or Johannesburg. I reside in both ... read more

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