John Derbyshire Victorian Purple Slag / Malachite Glass Vase

Description

A wonderful Victorian pressed glass vase in purple & white marbled malachite glass, also known as slag glass. Made by John Derbyshire of England. Unmarked, but a very similar design, registration number 300300, was registered by John Derbyshire on 28th April 1876.

Size

Measure approx 5.5 inches tall by 4 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just a manufacturing flaw to the base rim, a small hole, most likely caused by an air bubble, shown in final picture. This does not go through to the inside (the vase is safe to fill with water).