Northwood Glass National #17 Bouquet Vase-Vaseline/Uranuim Opalescent-Victorian

  

The Northwood factory of Indiana, Pennsylvania became part of the National glass combine at the turn of the 20th century. During this time the company produced opalescent glass in a number of patterns. One extremely hard to find design became known as the National #17 bouquet produced in three opalescent colors, blue, clear and canary yellow. The line was advertised in the 1901 company catalogue as a bouquet vase.

This example in the yellow opalescent hue reacts brilliantly in the presence of ultraviolet light as several pictures reveal. The pressed pattern resembles a beaded oval design alternating with a cut star emblem circling the bottom portion of the piece.

The attractive base adds to the intrigue. The base stands 9 3/4" tall with the base spanning 3 1/8" diameter. The creamy opalescent ruffled top measures 3 1/4 across at the widest. In factory original condition with no damage or repairs noted. The picture of the bottom shows very minor mold seams and a couple of interior straw marks, as made, mentioned for accuracy. A chance to add a truly rare piece to your opalescent glass or vase collection. Please view all pictures as they are considered part of the description. Please check back to my listings often as I will be posting numerous fine examples of glass, pottery and porcelain in the near future.