Vintage Glass Vase, Hofbauer Byrdes (Birds), German Lead Crystal, Clear and Purple, H 8 6/10"
Vintage lead crystal glass vase. Fluted shape. Curved top edge with triangular shapes to top rim. Various pressed patterns to sides. The front and back have a pressed bird on a branch motif, inside an oval shape. The birds, branches and leaves are clear, and the oval is purple (a light to medium shade, not a heavy purple). The rest of the vase is clear glass. The vase tapers inwards towards the bottom to a small square shaped step, which then joins a circular foot. The foot has a pressed flower shape with pointed petals, on the underneath of the foot.
No maker's mark, but this was made by Hofbauer Crystal of West Germany, from their 'The Byrdes' collection. Estimated age circa 1980s.
In excellent condition.
Maximum external height about 21.8cm, 8 6/10 inches.
External width at top of vase, at widest point, about 8cm, 3 2/10 inches.
Diameter of foot about 8.2cm, 3 1/4 inches.
Additional Information:
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Seller and item location/dispatches from: United Kingdom.
Dispatches to: United Kingdom only.
Delivery: UK Postage and Packing: Free.