Loetz Marbled Glass Marmorierte Brides Bowl in Brass Basket Nymphs Centerpiece

Exceptional Loetz Carneol or Onyx glass centerpiece bowl, in figural holder, from the Marmorierte Series by Lotz. The bowl's outside layer of glass is marbled with brown and reddish-brown threads, imitating onyx stone; the inside layer is white glass. The gracefully fluted bowl is beautifully decorated with an enamel swag like pattern at the top. The gold metal holder has a winged lady at each end and a cherub type head on each side. Loetz marbled glass, or Marmoriertes Glass, was made to imitate semi-precious stones such as Carnelian, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli, Jaspis, Malachit, etc. Size: holder - appx 13 across; appx 5 1/4 to the top of the head. Bowl - 10" X 6 1/4"; 2 1/2 high. Condition: Glass - marks inside - are they bleed through of outside layer of glass or stains??? 3 fleabites at top; minor gold loss & chips where bowl meets holder - see pics; Holder - winged figures sit at slightly different heights - we did not try to correct this. Bride's bowl in basket / console bowl. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases". The seller is "quiquam" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Origin: Bohemia
Antique: Yes
Color: onyx carneol
Material: Glass
Year Manufactured: 1888
Brand: Loetz
Type: brides bowl in basket
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Production Style: Art Glass
Time Period Manufactured: 1880s
Production Technique: marbled glass marmorierte
Product Line: marbled glass Marmoriertes