Description: Hobbs Brockunier & Co SUN PURPLE OPALESCENT Dew Drop Hobnail Glass Celery Vase. Condition is used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Stunning Victorian opalescent glass was once clear opalescent! A chemical in the glass called manganese reacts with uv light & caused the glass to turn purple. This opalescent hobnail celery vase is a light lavender opalescent now do to the "sun purple" irradiated glass! Created by Hobbs Brockunier & Co this vase was designed to hold celery on the Victorian table setting. Now it is a perfect vase. Due to the color change, this piece is quite rare. ** 4 hobnails are broke off at the very bottom row. 1 still there in between is chipped. Pictured from multiple angles. Pictured in multiple lighting sources with different backgrounds. Each hobnail looks like it is lit from within when it catches light. It is a stunning piece! Good antique condition. Measures: 6"x4" Scrapes and scuffs are normal with age. Item is antique. Above noted flaws are pictured. Please refer to all pictures. I will gladly answer all questions.
Price: 129 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-19T15:52:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Shape: cylinder
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Medium
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Department: Adults
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 6¾ in
Style: Victorian
Features: Translucent, 3D Effect, Decorative, Color-Changing
Finish: opalescent
Item Width: 4¼ in
Handmade: Yes
Pattern: hobnail
Color: clear opalescent/ sun purple
Material: Glass
Subject: vase
Brand: Hobbs Brockunier
Type: Vase
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Periods & Styles
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
Item Weight: 2 lb
