Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Satin Cased Art Glass Vase

Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl Satin Cased Art Glass Vase The vase is antique art glass known as Mother of Pearl satin glass. It is often attributed to manufacturers like the Thomas Webb Company in England or the Mount Washington Glass Company in the United States, who were prominent producers of this style in the late 19th century. 7 3/4” tall Satin finish: The glass has a soft, matte finish that is achieved by treating the surface with hydrofluoric acid vapor. Mother of Pearl effect: The iridescent, pearlescent quality is created by trapping air bubbles between layers of glass. Cased glass: The vase is cased, meaning it is made of two or more layers of glass, with the outer layer being the colored satin glass and the inner layer typically being white. Ruffled rim: The top of the vase features a ruffled or crimped edge, a characteristic design element of the period.