MOSER 1885 Mounted Fern-Leaf Antique Decorative Vase Brass Mount Rare ANTQ

  

1885 Mounted Fern-Leaf Decorative Vase Brass Mount Rarely Found. EXCEPTIONAL, Rarely Found Mounted Fern and Leaf decorated this is 8 in height. Picture found in the book "Moser Artistic Glass" 2nd by Gary Baldwin edition page 86, bottom left: Plate 18. Dating aids for Moser glass: page 74.

Is a Bohemian art glass vase. The date is circa 1880. The vase is 5" high and 4 ¾" wide at the belly. The glass is a sweet amber color a beautiful, color. A Moser vase having enamel decoration of fern leaves extending up and down the ribbed body of the vase.

Leaves are enameled in red, blue, turquoise and yellow shading to white and highlighted in gold. The waist of the vase is highlighted by four applied transparent blue closed hooks, each holding a brass ring. The lip of vase is finished with transparent blue rigaree. The vase is affixed to a metal base that is brass or bronze, with curled feet in four places. The metal has age patina that I did not polish. There are no chips, nicks or cracks. The base was affixed to the vase at the time of production. That is the allure and charm of these items. Normal wear, scuffing and scratches. I do my best to describe all items as accurately as possible and to the best of my ability. Some of my photos may be somewhat lighter or darker than actual to better show detail or color.

However, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or with requests for additional pictures. International: Please message me for a quote. Several pictures were provided to help you make an informed decision; therefore, please enlarge them for more details as they are part of the description. As you know, Glass and pottery items may contain inherent imperfections such as bubbles and glaze irregularities that occurred during the manufacturing process; such imperfections will not be noted as damage.

Unless stated otherwise, there may be some gold loss or other minor imperfections, such as very tiny dark dots at the bottom of some cups that happen during the manufacturing process or stacking dents/nicks at the bottom of cups, saucers, and plates. Any and all buyers will need to show me immediately upon unpacking , without taking out of the box. I do insure all packages, as well pack impeccably. However I have some unscrupulous dealings in the past, and do not want to punish all because. Thank You for your understanding. But they do not send my products back, they send. Items that are broken or destroyed in some manner. And then I see my items for sale in their stores.

Unfortunately this does happen and has happened to me. Only except fair offers please!!! Please read complete listing details before purchasing.