Victorian Uranium Opaline Trumpet Vase with Vaseline Rim c.1900

An elegant hand-blown Victorian art glass trumpet vase dating to around 1900, featuring a beautiful satin opaline body with a finely applied vaseline glass crimped rim. Under UV light, the uranium content in the rim fluoresces a brilliant green, making this an outstanding display piece for collectors.

The vase is exceptionally well proportioned with a long, graceful stem rising from a clear applied foot. A polished pontil to the base confirms its traditional hand-blown manufacture. The quality of the workmanship suggests an English maker, most likely Stevens & Williams, although Thomas Webb & Sons produced similar examples during the period.

Whether displayed in natural light or under UV illumination, this is a striking example of late Victorian decorative glass.

Features

• Circa 1895–1915
• Hand-blown Victorian art glass
• Satin opaline body
• Applied vaseline (uranium) crimped rim
• Brilliant UV fluorescence
• Clear applied foot
• Ground and polished pontil
• Excellent antique condition with no chips or cracks noted

Dimensions

• Height: 27 cm

An exceptional cabinet piece for collectors of Victorian glass, uranium glass, vaseline glass and fine English art glass.