Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
A hand-blown studio glass vase featuring a classic 'pulled feather' motif with a shimmering iridescent luster finish. This piece captures the spirit of the American Studio Glass movement, echoing the organic forms and metallic sheens popularized by Tiffany and Steuben nearly a century earlier.
Story
Millville, New Jersey, was once the glassmaking capital of America. In the 1970s, Wheaton Village was founded to keep these dying fires alive, allowing master craftsmen to experiment with ancient techniques for a modern audience.
Maker / Origin
Wheaton Village became a sanctuary for glass artists, blending a working museum with a world-class studio. It was here that the 'South Jersey Tradition' of glassblowing was preserved, influencing generations of artists who sought to move glass from the factory floor to the art gallery.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent condition with a well-defined pontil mark on the base. The iridescence is vibrant and shows no significant scuffing or 'sickness' (clouding). Excellent preservation of the luster finish maintains its value. Value is driven by the 'Wheaton' signature and the popularity of the pulled feather pattern.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.