Bohemian Ruby Cased Glass Perfume Bottle with Floral Decoration

19th century Bohemian cased glass perfume bottle. White on ruby…
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19th century Bohemian cased glass perfume bottle. White on ruby cased, with red and blue floral, and gilt decoration. Internal crack. Provenance: George Halla, Czech Republic Consul to New South Wales, 1948; thence by descent. Private Collection, Sydney. Height 16 cm

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  • Cased Glass - Cased glass is a type of glassware that is made by sandwiching a layer of one colour of glass between two layers of another colour of glass. This technique is also known as "slip-casting" and "slip-decorated" or "overlay" glass. The process creates a decorative effect by contrasting the colours of the outer layers with the inner layer. The outer layers can be clear, opaque or coloured and the inner layer can be a different colour, or it can be left clear to create a more subtle effect.

    The technique was first developed in the 19th century, primarily in Europe, and it was used to produce a wide range of decorative glassware such as vases, bowls, and bottles. Cased glass was particularly popular during the Art Nouveau period, when many glassmakers, including Loetz, Galle, Steuben and Tiffay began to experiment with different colours and designs to create unique and striking pieces of glassware.

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