Sowerby #1223 Victorian Purple Malachite/Slag Glass Vase

Description

A wonderful Victorian pressed glass spill vase, made in purple & white marbled malachite glass, also known as slag glass. Made by British company Sowerby in the 1880's, unmarked. This design, pattern number 1223 is shown on page 3 of Sowerby's Illustrated Pattern Book No IX, issued in June 1882.

Size

Measures approx 3.5 inches tall by 2.5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Has a nibble to the inside rim and some nibbles to the base, shown in final pictures.