FRENCH ANTIQUE SATIN GLASS CAMEO VASE CHERUB DESIGN

This Cherub Design, Cameo Glass Vase is of either American or French origin and dates approximately 1900-1920. The vase is a squat shape with a carved white cherub on the front and delicate florets surrounding the circumference. It measures 3 1/2" Diameter by 3” High.

COMMENT: This Terrific Little Cameo Glass Vase is definitely from The Art Nouveau Movement and is worthy of A Cameo Art Glass Collection.

HISTORY OF CAMEO ART GLASS

Cameo Art Glass was made in England, France and the United States during the Art Nouveau Period or Movement which dates between circa 1880-1920. Regardless of country of manufacture, all cameo art glass is highly desirable and collectible and prices of such pieces are constantly escalating in value.

WHAT IS CAMEO ART GLASS?

Well, “It is glass of one layer covered, usually by casing, with one or more layers of contrasting colors. The outer layers are acid-etched, carved, cut, or engraved to produce a design that stands out from the background. The first cameo glasses were made by the ancient Romans. The genre was revived in England and, to a lesser extent, in America in the late 19^th century.” [Quotation taken from Web Glossary]

Another quotation from Web Glossary is: “It is a multi-layered glass which has a picture carved into it, as layers. Colored layers form the contrasts of the picture, and then the picture is raised above the surrounding surface. It is normally seen as a carving where there is more than one colored layer of glass. Carving is done using a cutting wheel or hydrofluoric acid, leaving quality cameo glass.”

CONDITION: Fine condition except for very minor rubbing to the satin finish; this is normal for the age of the vase.