Description
This is a magnificent glass vase on a metal base. Overall height is approximately 10 3/8 ", the glass vase measures 9 1/2" and is up to 3 1/4" wide. The diameter of the opening is 1 7/8". Pressed white milk glass with a beaded top rim. Multiple embossed designs around the neck and base as well as embossed scroll-like designs down the full length of the sides. Beautifully hand painted on front and back with multiple small blue flowers with yellow centers and long wispy brown stems and leaves. Reddish-brown accents and many white beads. The metal base consists of a silver-colored ring and four attached gold-colored feet. The ring appears to be made of brass with a silver colored paint, the feet seem to consist of a white/grey metal with gold painting. Both ring and feet are quite ornate. Manufactured by the C.F. Monroe Company in Meriden, CT and the bottom of the vase is accordingly marked with the orange Wavecrest mark as used around 1900. In excellent condition without any damage. No chips, no cracks, no wear other than three enamel dots on the very top rim, no repairs.
B25
