Object of the Day: A Pair of Unique Bristol Glass Vases

These delicate Bristol Glass vases show that Victorian design ranged from simple elegance to the grandest of opulence. With their traditional milk-white color, these vases rely on form and shape. The silhouette mimics classical pottery, but adds a distinctly Victorian flare with the pointed scallops at the top of each.


Understated gold detailing completes the look. This pair would have acted as a garniture on a mantle or sideboard and would have acted as the perfect accent to more ornate lusters or more brightly-colored items.