i can't believe a friend found this piece in perfect condition buried in leaves and soil in a backyard in my neighborhood! it's 12" tall and thin, beautifully made. appears to be blown into a mold and fire-polished. i can't find a mark or signature on it, but it looks similar to some Stevens and Williams pieces from the turn of the 20th century. The form reminds me of Ruskin pottery from that same time - the high, sharp shoulder and hollow base. Oakland was a hotspot for the arts around 1900-1915, when i think this was made. i'm wondering if maybe it wasn't made by someone around here, but i haven't found any info about glass artists around here at that time.
thanks for any info you might be able to provide.