A Loetz Richard cameo glass vase, early 20th century, the globular vase raised on a cobalt pedestal foot, the body with engraved cobalt flowering foliage and a butterfly over a vibrant orange matte ground; the signature of 'Richard' in script to the body. Height 4.13 in.
- Engraved Glass - The method of decorating glass by marking the surface with a sharp intrument such as a diamond, metal needle or rotating cutting wheel. As pressure is applied to the surface, best results for engraving are achieved if the glass is of sufficient thickness. In the 19th century etching was used to decorate some table glassware that was too fine to take an engraving tool.
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