ILM Kristall - Vase - Glass - Double-layered
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Vintage German cut-to-clear art glass vase by ILM Kristall of Ilmenau, Thuringia, dating to circa 1950–1960, made of glass with a double-layered overlay glass design, mouth-blown, hand-cut and hand-painted, featuring gilt rims and polychrome enamel floral motifs, height about 21 cm and diameter 9 cm, in good condition with minimal signs of aging.
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Beautiful Vintage German Cut-to-Clear Art Glass Vase – ILM Kristall (Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany)
Dated Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1960s)
Double-layered overlay glass (Cased crystal) Mouth-blown, hand-cut, and hand-painted.
Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age and wear to the gilt details. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Common impression is great.
An exquisite example of Mid-Century German glass craftsmanship from the renowned ILM Kristall manufacture in Ilmenau. This elegant vase features a complex double-layer design (overlay glass) consisting of an inner rich colored dark green glass layer coated in an outer milky white opal casing.
The distinctive "windows" are precisely hand-cut using the classic "cut-to-clear" technique to reveal the vivid, luminous colored crystal underneath. The body is beautifully adorned with intricate, hand-painted polychrome enamel floral bouquets, showcasing exceptional attention to detail, complemented by delicate 24-karat gold-gilded rims and accents. A striking collector's piece that perfectly embodies the timeless European craftsmanship of Thuringian art glass.
Approximate dimensions: Height: ca. 21 cm. Diameter max: 9 cm. Weight: 830 g.
All information provided to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Pictures are part of description.
This lot will be carefully packaged and send by registered mail.
Beautiful Vintage German Cut-to-Clear Art Glass Vase – ILM Kristall (Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany)
Dated Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1960s)
Double-layered overlay glass (Cased crystal) Mouth-blown, hand-cut, and hand-painted.
Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age and wear to the gilt details. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Common impression is great.
An exquisite example of Mid-Century German glass craftsmanship from the renowned ILM Kristall manufacture in Ilmenau. This elegant vase features a complex double-layer design (overlay glass) consisting of an inner rich colored dark green glass layer coated in an outer milky white opal casing.
The distinctive "windows" are precisely hand-cut using the classic "cut-to-clear" technique to reveal the vivid, luminous colored crystal underneath. The body is beautifully adorned with intricate, hand-painted polychrome enamel floral bouquets, showcasing exceptional attention to detail, complemented by delicate 24-karat gold-gilded rims and accents. A striking collector's piece that perfectly embodies the timeless European craftsmanship of Thuringian art glass.
Approximate dimensions: Height: ca. 21 cm. Diameter max: 9 cm. Weight: 830 g.
All information provided to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Pictures are part of description.
This lot will be carefully packaged and send by registered mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Thuringia
Title additional information
Double-layered
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Glass
Style
Vintage
Manufacturer/brand
ILM Kristall
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
21 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Diameter
9 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
