Moser Amberina Glass Jug with Enamel Bird and Insects
19th century Moser glass jug, of squat form with a facetted neck, in reverse Amberina glass, decorated in high relief with polychrome enamelled bird, surrounded by enamelled insects and grapevine motifs, with applied grapes, with gilt accents, with original labels to base, height 6.30 in.
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- Amberina Glass - Amberina glass is a type of art glass that is known for its distinctive two-tone colouration. It is typically made from a mixture of amber and red glass and appears to be orange at the top and red at the bottom. The colour change is achieved by using different amounts of gold in the glass mixture at different points in the manufacturing process. Amberina glass was first developed in the late 19th century by the New England Glass Company, and was later manufactured by other American and European glass manufacturers. It was popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was used to make a variety of decorative objects, including vases, bowls, and figurines.
- Grapevine Motif - The grapevine motif is a decorative design that features grapevines, leaves, and grapes and is commonly used in various forms of art and decoration, including jewellery, textiles, pottery, and architecture.
In jewellery, the grapevine motif is often used to create decorative elements such as pins, brooches, necklaces, and bracelets. The design can be executed in a variety of materials, including precious metals such as gold and silver, and can be embellished with gems or enamel.
The grapevine motif is a popular symbol in many cultures, representing abundance, prosperity, and fertility. In ancient times, grapevines were associated with Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and celebration, and were used to decorate wine vessels, temples, and other sacred objects.
In addition to its cultural significance, the grapevine motif is also appreciated for its aesthetic appeal. The intertwining branches and clusters of grapes create a graceful, flowing design that is both beautiful and versatile. Whether used in jewellery, textiles, or other forms of decorative arts, the grapevine motif continues to be a popular and enduring symbol of abundance and prosperity. - Polychrome - Made or finished in many colours. For furniture, it is used to indicated a painted finish.
- Faceting - Faceting is a technique of removing material from a curved surface, to give a series of flat surfaces but retaining the profile of the original surface.
The technique is most commonly associated with diamond cutting where the various cuts used such as rose cut and brilliant cut, add life and sparkle to the stone, whilst at the same time removing as little of the stone as possible.
Faceting by grinding is also used to decorate glass. The stems of many drinking glasses are decorated by cutting a series of flat surfaces on a circular stem, and hollow vessels such as vases may have faceted surfaces.
In furniture faceting is often applied to legs of tables and chairs, where a circular baluster shaped section is flattened so as to form an octagonal section.
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