Toilet set (6) - Glass
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Six-piece vanity set in amberina glass, blown and pressed two-colour glass, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, originating from France, with dimensions about 18 cm high, 16 cm wide and 8 cm deep.
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Amberina glass vanity set
Estimated age: 1920s - 1940s
Materials: Two-color blown and pressed glass (Amberina)
Style: Art Deco
Origin: United States (probably Fenton or Viking Glass)
Historical significance: Amberina glass became extremely popular in the early 20th century for its vibrant color gradients, ranging from amber-yellow to ruby red, achieved by adding gold or selenium to the glass composition, making it an affordable luxury item for domestic hairdressers of the era.
Amberina glass became a highly prized technique for simulating a sunset captured in glass.
Fun facts: The color change, called 'striking', requires a second precise firing to activate the chemical properties of the glass.
Fun facts: These sets were often given as wedding or anniversary gifts.
Amberina glass vanity set
Estimated age: 1920s - 1940s
Materials: Two-color blown and pressed glass (Amberina)
Style: Art Deco
Origin: United States (probably Fenton or Viking Glass)
Historical significance: Amberina glass became extremely popular in the early 20th century for its vibrant color gradients, ranging from amber-yellow to ruby red, achieved by adding gold or selenium to the glass composition, making it an affordable luxury item for domestic hairdressers of the era.
Amberina glass became a highly prized technique for simulating a sunset captured in glass.
Fun facts: The color change, called 'striking', requires a second precise firing to activate the chemical properties of the glass.
Fun facts: These sets were often given as wedding or anniversary gifts.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
6
Material
Glass
Country of origin
France
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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