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The magical story of
🌸The Lace and Luminescence Victorian Vase🌸

Our story begins in the late 19th Century (circa 1885–1905). While glassmakers across the globe were competing to create the most beautiful Art Glass, the artisans in Bohemia (the historic glass-making region of the modern-day Czech Republic) were the undisputed masters of this specific satin look.

Because of the way this vase is crafted—with its solid pink colour (no white lining) and that very specific raised enamel painting—historians and collectors would attribute her to a Bohemian workshop, such as the famous Harrach or Franz Welz glassworks. These workshops were legendary for exporting these frosted pink beauties to fancy parlours all over the world.

👽The Secret Ingredient 👽

The glassmakers had a bit of a mad scientist streak! To make the pink colour more vibrant under the yellow flicker of Victorian oil lamps, they added Uranium Oxide to the molten glass. They didn't know about blacklights back then, but they knew that uranium acted as a spectral brightener.

The result? A vase that looks like a soft, dusty rose by day, but reveals a glowing neon secret at its base whenever it catches a UV ray. This glow is the invisible signature of the era's chemistry.

The Glassmaker’s Touch

🌸 The Satin Finish🌸

To get that "frozen-in-time" texture, the vase was likely dipped in a bath of acid. This softened the glare of the glass until it felt like a velvet peach skin or a frosted windowpane.

🌸 The Crimp 🌸

See that ruffled rim? It was shaped by hand! A craftsman used tongs to pinch the hot, glowing glass while it was soft as taffy, giving her a collar that would have been very fashionable in a Victorian home.

The Artist’s Embroidery

🌸 Raised Enamel Florals 🌸

The tiny white blossoms are a classic Bohemian touch. They aren't just flat paint; the artist used a technique called "High-Relief Enamel," piping the paint onto the glass like icing on a miniature cake.

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A new beauty has found her way to the shop ✨
✨ Now live on the website
Link in Bio ✨️

The magical story of
🌸The Lace and Luminescence Victorian Vase🌸

Our story begins in the late 19th Century (circa 1885–1905). While glassmakers across the globe were competing to create the most beautiful Art Glass, the artisans in Bohemia (the historic glass-making region of the modern-day Czech Republic) were the undisputed masters of this specific satin look.

Because of the way this vase is crafted—with its solid pink colour (no white lining) and that very specific raised enamel painting—historians and collectors would attribute her to a Bohemian workshop, such as the famous Harrach or Franz Welz glassworks. These workshops were legendary for exporting these frosted pink beauties to fancy parlours all over the world.

👽The Secret Ingredient 👽

The glassmakers had a bit of a mad scientist streak! To make the pink colour more vibrant under the yellow flicker of Victorian oil lamps, they added Uranium Oxide to the molten glass. They didn't know about blacklights back then, but they knew that uranium acted as a spectral brightener.

The result? A vase that looks like a soft, dusty rose by day, but reveals a glowing neon secret at its base whenever it catches a UV ray. This glow is the invisible signature of the era's chemistry.

The Glassmaker’s Touch

🌸 The Satin Finish🌸

To get that "frozen-in-time" texture, the vase was likely dipped in a bath of acid. This softened the glare of the glass until it felt like a velvet peach skin or a frosted windowpane.

🌸 The Crimp 🌸

See that ruffled rim? It was shaped by hand! A craftsman used tongs to pinch the hot, glowing glass while it was soft as taffy, giving her a collar that would have been very fashionable in a Victorian home.

The Artist’s Embroidery

🌸 Raised Enamel Florals 🌸

The tiny white blossoms are a classic Bohemian touch. They aren't just flat paint; the artist used a technique called "High-Relief Enamel," piping the paint onto the glass like icing on a miniature cake.

#uraniumglass

#victorianglass

#antiquevase

#antiqueglass

#vintagedecor

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Art Deco playing card brought to life ✨️✨️
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The Mermaid's Secret Mirror🧜‍♀️
Over 100 years old and made of pure silver 😍

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🧜‍♀️✨ This mirror is a true piece of sparkling history, a hand mirror designed to sit proudly on a dressing table.

🧜‍♀️✨ It features a solid sterling silver base, giving it a reassuring weight and quality.

English maker Adie Brothers, from the famous metalworking city of Birmingham, loved this vibrant, sky-meets-sea shade of aqua. It was the colour of a cheerful spring sky, trapped forever under glass.

🧜‍♀️✨ If you examine the enamel closely, you'll see a pattern of concentric, wavy rings. This is the Guilloché itself, the magic that gives the enamel its depth and movement.

🧜‍♀️✨ These pieces were particularly beloved during the Art Deco periods, where elegant simplicity and geometric precision were all the rage. This mirror, with its colourful enamel, is a stylish echo of the flapper era's glamour and the desire for beautiful, everyday luxury.

🧜‍♀️✨So, when you hold it, remember you're not just holding a mirror, but a piece of the past—a mechanical marvel wrapped in a glass coat, ready to reflect the next chapter of its life.

#guilloché #guilloche #artdeco #artnouveau #vintagetreasures

The Mermaid's Secret Mirror🧜‍♀️
Over 100 years old and made of pure silver 😍

Available on my website
Link in bio ✨️✨️✨️✨️

🧜‍♀️✨ This mirror is a true piece of sparkling history, a hand mirror designed to sit proudly on a dressing table.

🧜‍♀️✨ It features a solid sterling silver base, giving it a reassuring weight and quality.

English maker Adie Brothers, from the famous metalworking city of Birmingham, loved this vibrant, sky-meets-sea shade of aqua. It was the colour of a cheerful spring sky, trapped forever under glass.

🧜‍♀️✨ If you examine the enamel closely, you'll see a pattern of concentric, wavy rings. This is the Guilloché itself, the magic that gives the enamel its depth and movement.

🧜‍♀️✨ These pieces were particularly beloved during the Art Deco periods, where elegant simplicity and geometric precision were all the rage. This mirror, with its colourful enamel, is a stylish echo of the flapper era's glamour and the desire for beautiful, everyday luxury.

🧜‍♀️✨So, when you hold it, remember you're not just holding a mirror, but a piece of the past—a mechanical marvel wrapped in a glass coat, ready to reflect the next chapter of its life.

#guilloché #guilloche #artdeco #artnouveau #vintagetreasures

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15% off your first order 😊
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#artnouveau #artnouveauart #artdeco #mcm #midcenturymodern

Discover Treasure at velvetladyvintage.com
15% off your first order 😊
Use Code DECOFIRST15 at checkout

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#artnouveau #artnouveauart #artdeco #mcm #midcenturymodern

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She glows 👽

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#satinglass #uraniumglass #powderjar #artdeco #artnouveau

She glows 👽

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#satinglass #uraniumglass #powderjar #artdeco #artnouveau

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