Preliminary identification
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Overview
This exquisite art glass vase features a classic 'Peachblow' coloration, transitioning from a delicate, milky pink at the top to a deeper, sun-kissed wild peach-orange at the base. It is a beautiful example of cased glass, where a colored outer layer is fused over a white opaque glass interior, creating a soft, glowing depth.
Story
In 1886, a Chinese porcelain peachbloom vase sold at auction for an astronomical $18,000. This single event ignited a massive American craze, prompting glassmakers to race to replicate that elusive, organic gradient in glass.
Maker / Origin
While several prominent New England glasshouses produced this style, the New England Glass Company (which patented 'Wild Rose') and the Mt. Washington Glass Company (famous for their 'Peach Blow') were the undisputed masters. They used heat-sensitive glass formulas containing gold and copper, which changed color when reheated by the artisan.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, flea bites, or cracks along the delicate flared rim. The polished base shows minor shelf wear consistent with age. Excellent condition like this is highly desirable for collectors. Value is driven by the maker attribution and the condition of the delicate rim.
Full Research
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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.