Delicate three branch opalescent glass Epergne by John Walsh Walsh, hand blow with a rim of opalescent glass, this fantastic example of design is clearly influence by the natural world, gilt metal/brass stand is shaped like branches, vines, or floral tendrils standing on a domed glass foot.
Stourbridge, circa 1900
John Walsh Walsh (1850–1951) was a renowned Birmingham-based glassmaker famous for high-quality Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts table centerpiece. Antique epergne's by this maker are highly sought after by collectors for their intricate metalwork and distinctive iridescent or vaseline glass.
Fantastic condition, glass is in brilliant condition, please note that some of the gilding has worn off from the base brass stand, this is a common patina in these such items.
Width 33 x Height 27 cm
All items are sensitively and minimally cleaned
Any questions please don't hesitate to drop me a message. I am very happy to pass on any additional information, or images you may need, if you are interested in more than one item I can arrange a combined postage price. Many thanks.
All items will be packaged using recycled or reused materials to help minimise any environmental impact.
Please be aware that you are purchasing a vintage item. We mention any obvious defects to the glass such as chips, cracks, etc. in our description but there may also be minor manufacturing faults eg. marks from the mould, straw marks and air bubbles, which is normal for glass of this era.
Just a quick note to all our American customers, we are up to speed on all the new import tariff changes, please feel confident with continuing to order from us, with Royal Mail any excess tariff charges are paid at point of purchase, this insures our customers have no nasty customs costs, we are here to answering any questions you may have, thank you, Kirsty
Delicate three branch opalescent glass Epergne by John Walsh Walsh, hand blow with a rim of opalescent glass, this fantastic example of design is clearly influence by the natural world, gilt metal/brass stand is shaped like branches, vines, or floral tendrils standing on a domed glass foot.
Stourbridge, circa 1900
John Walsh Walsh (1850–1951) was a renowned Birmingham-based glassmaker famous for high-quality Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts table centerpiece. Antique epergne's by this maker are highly sought after by collectors for their intricate metalwork and distinctive iridescent or vaseline glass.
Fantastic condition, glass is in brilliant condition, please note that some of the gilding has worn off from the base brass stand, this is a common patina in these such items.
Width 33 x Height 27 cm
All items are sensitively and minimally cleaned
Any questions please don't hesitate to drop me a message. I am very happy to pass on any additional information, or images you may need, if you are interested in more than one item I can arrange a combined postage price. Many thanks.
All items will be packaged using recycled or reused materials to help minimise any environmental impact.
Please be aware that you are purchasing a vintage item. We mention any obvious defects to the glass such as chips, cracks, etc. in our description but there may also be minor manufacturing faults eg. marks from the mould, straw marks and air bubbles, which is normal for glass of this era.
Just a quick note to all our American customers, we are up to speed on all the new import tariff changes, please feel confident with continuing to order from us, with Royal Mail any excess tariff charges are paid at point of purchase, this insures our customers have no nasty customs costs, we are here to answering any questions you may have, thank you, Kirsty