954936

Auguste Jean Salamander,Dolphins Vase #954936

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Auguste Jean Salamander,Dolphins Vase #954936
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Extremely rare piece of Auguste Jean. Circa 1875 - 1885. This particular piece can be found in all the major high-end reference books. This 9 3/8" tall vase has a top opening of almost 5". At its widest, not including the dolphins, it is 9". There are three HUGE blue dolphins that form the feet. Each dolphin on the bottom is fire polished smooth. If the dolphins were straightened out, they would measure about 8" and they are almost 2" across. The scales and eyes are very pronounced. On the bottom of this hand blown vase is a large six-point star pontil that is 3" across. I have never ever seen this type of pontil. Although, it probably signifies a high quality item made by Jean Auguste. Just like the button pontils of Stevens & Williams, they were applied to signify their best work. I suspect this is the same significance for this Harrach piece. On the neck, which is huge, going almost completely around the neck, which is 10", there is a blue salamander, with four feet and a very, very long tail that comes to a dragon arrow. There is also a ruby red four-point star which is almost 2" across in either direction. The top rim is rolled and smooth. The glass itself is 1/4" thick, and the entire vase weighs almost (8) eight pounds. For accurate posting, there are a few small bubbles that you see in any hand blown glass. Amazingly, there is no damage to this entire piece. Even the tail and feet of the salamander are completely intact. Please take your time and review all photos. It ...
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<tr><td>Condition:mint </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1875 - 1885</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Auguste Jean Salamander,Dolphins Vase</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:Long Island, New York</td></tr>
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