Vintage Michael Harris Mdina Glass of Malta Globe Vase

Vintage Michael Harris Mdina Glass of Malta Globe Vase

This is a blown glass vase made in a "globe" form by Mdina Glass of Malta. I believe that this form was designed by Michael Harris when he was still at Mdina (before establishing Isle of Wight Glass). The underside is hand polished, which I believe is indicative of an early piece of Mdina Glass. You can see a similar example of this vase, taken from the 1972 catalog, pictured in the book "circa Fifties Glass from Europe and America" by Leslie Pina - it is referred to as a "classic" vase. The vase has a small upturned rim and a blue glass exterior with green glass interior. The gllass has a lot of bubbles - I've taken a number of photos with the piece backlit only, which is where you can see the air bubble detail in the glass. It measures about 5" in height and 5 3/4" in diameter - it weighs 1 lb and 15 oz. It is in very good condition with the exception of two small, shallow chips on the top rim, difficult to notice and could easily be polished/sanded down. Nice acquisition for the glass collector - this is a very attractive display piece. Please click on any photo in order to enlarge.

Item ID: RL-321

$50 USD

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