Crystalex Czech Enamelled Lilac & White Overlay / Cut Glass Vase

Description

A stunning Czech lilac + white glass vase with hand painted enamelled floral decoration. Consists of an inner casing of lilac glass, with an opaque white overlay + cut glass pattern.  Probably made by the Crystalex glassworks. Similar items are shown in the 1955 Czech Glass Review, see last images (with kind permission, and copyright of Jindřich Pařík www.CzechGlassGuide.cz).

Size

Measures approx 5 inches tall by 3 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just some minor wear to the gold gilting on the rim, shown in final picture.