Antique John Walsh Walsh Opaline Vaseline 'Tulip' Glass Vase c1890, with a rare opalescent 'oil slick like' matt finish on the rim, and then glossy on the outside which gives an amazing contrast.

The John Walsh Walsh Tulip Pattern Vaseline Glass Vase, crafted around 1900, is a notable example of Victorian era British glasswork. This vase features an eight way crimped rim and showcases the distinctive 'Tulip' pattern with an iridescent finish. Produced by the renowned John Walsh Walsh glass company.

Similar items are shown in the book Victorian Decorative Glass by Mervyn Gulliver, page 110.

Fantastic condition, only slight surface wear to underside, normal for items of this age, please refer to all images.

Width at the widest point 16 x Height 13 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.