Topic: bulb vase for identification.

[Paul S.]

This compressed globe shape seems to have been more common prior to about 1910  -  and Patricia's book shows similar shapes by Richardson, Webb and Stuart, all of which appear to have been made prior to c. 1900.

Maximum diameter is 12 cms. (4.75") - height is about 9.5 cms (3.75") - and think I'm counting 13 ribs. from the optic moulding.
Rim is ground/polished and bevelled both edges, and as can be seen wear is quite extensive - so could have some reasonable age.           When flicked it sustains the ring for quite some little while, so good bit of glass methinks.

The colour looks to be a good match for Stuart's blue from that period, but I'm not too sure about the size matching, and it may well have nothing to do with that factory, of course -  I'm guessing really.

Thanks for looking and if Patricia has the time, perhaps the lady might possibly help.

Ref. 'THE Curious HISTORY OF THE BULB VASE'  -  Patricia Coccoris  -  2012.

[Patricia]

Sorry Paul, normally somebody alerts me to have a look at a hyacinth vase up for identification.
I put all my money on Stuart, most of all because of the colour (see page 61 and 64).
Height is right as well, I have its twin in light olive, also 9.5cm and a 'skirted'one at only 8cm.
1880s I would say. Lovely find!

Patricia
 

[Paul S.]

that's good news Patricia  -  thanks indeed for looking.     It does appear to be a quality item  -  am I right in thinking the colour is peacock blue?

[Patricia]

Colours have always been a tricky thing.
Bulb catalogues from the 1870s advertised with vases available in the colours Isabella Grey? Dove? Jet? Rose du Barry? Puce? Pomona? Citron? There are vases in ruby, transparent ruby and Indian red?? Quite a few I figured out but not all.
I think each factory gave it a name for themselves, as did bulb companies. Yours might well be peacock blue, Barr & Sugden calls it turquoise. Even 'hyacinth' is a well known colour... (I haven't got one yet!)

Patricia

[Paul S.]

thanks  -  I'll go with turquoise then

[Patricia]

...or use both names....

Patricia