19th C. Webb English Glossy Burmese Miniature Vase, 5-Point Inturned Fluted Top

Description: Welcome to Antiques & Moore! This listing is for a lovely English Thomas Webb Burmese Art Glass miniature vases with a glossy finish, c. 1890. This vase is decorated with a 5-point inturned (fold-down) and fluted top which is a documented Webb design. The coloration is rich and the vase fluoresces brightly under black light. Measures 2" high with is 4" wide at the top measuring tip of point to tip of opposite point. Weighs 4.6 ounces. This nice vase is in excellent Estate condition with no noted flaws. The Mt. Washington Glass Company originally produced Burmese glass as the creation of Frederick Shirley in the early 1880's. The color was achieved by adding uranium oxide and gold to a batch of opal glass which created a yellow opaque glass that became salmon/rose colored when reheated. Further reheating would turn the salmon/rose back to yellow. This glass has a brilliant glow similar to Vaseline glass when exposed to a black light. In 1886, Mt. Washington gave permission to Thomas Webb to produce Burmese glass in England and slightly later other major glass companies created their version of this popular and costly art glass. Expensive to produce, none of the companies produced Burmese glass in a large quantity. Webb Burmese pieces are generally slightly smaller than Mt. Washington's Burmese pieces and their shapes are unique to Thomas Webb. All Burmese glass is thin and fragile and has always been a desired addition to any Art Glass collection. Fenton also produced a line of Burmese glass, however, their product is much heavier, always signed and is never confused with the earlier glass. We at Antiques & Moore have been in the Antiques business for over 30 years and try to describe our items as accurately as possible. We are happy to answer any questions and always appreciate your business!

Price: 499.99 USD

Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-16T22:18:16.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13.95 USD