{"product_id":"antique-loetz-art-nouveau-creta-glatt-iridescent-green-glass-fluted-vase-polished-pontil-c1900","title":"Antique Loetz Art Nouveau Creta Glatt Iridescent Green Glass Fluted Vase Polished Pontil c1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Antique Loetz \"Creta Glatt\" Iridescent Art Glass Vase – Circa 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional, guaranteed authentic example of Austrian\/Bohemian Art Nouveau art glass from the celebrated workshops of Johann Loetz Witwe (Klostermühle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating precisely to the peak of the movement circa 1900–1902, this exquisite cabinet-sized vase is executed in the highly collectible \"Creta Glatt\" (smooth green) decor line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003cbr\u003eThe vase features a translucent emerald green glass body enveloped in a masterful, high-luster metallic fuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder lighting, the surface shifts brilliantly with an \"oil-slick\" iridescence, flashing vivid peacock blue, violet, and silvery-gold tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is formed with 18 perfectly balanced optic-molded ribs that flare elegantly into a dramatic, six-point ruffled trumpet rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece exhibits all the textbook structural hallmarks prized by serious glass collectors.\u003cbr\u003eThe base features a deeply ground, perfectly smooth, concave polished pontil mark characteristic of early golden-era Loetz production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest, age-appropriate shelf friction wear is visible around the bottom contact rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ruffled top edge is entirely fire-polished, melted soft and perfectly smooth to the touch in the furnace, rather than ground or molded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue to period artisanal glass, the walls are incredibly delicate and thin. At 13cm tall, it weighs a mere 160 grams, confirming a masterfully mouth-blown creation, far removed from heavy, thick-based mid-century reproductions or carnival glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base features authentic micro-crazing (onion-skin texture) within the iridescence, alongside a microscopic trapped glass impurity beneath the metallic skin. Internal shear shock marks from the glassmaker’s tools are visible inside the polished pontil structure, providing a beautiful window into its 120-year-old handmade history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003cbr\u003e• Height: 13.0 cm (approx. 5.1 inches)\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 160 grams\u003cbr\u003e• Form: 18 optic ribs, 6-point ruffled rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnificent antique condition. The glass is beautifully resonant and completely healthy, with no internal sickness, cloudiness, cracks, or repairs. The delicate fire-polished ruffled rim is flawless, with no chips or flea bites.\u003cbr\u003eA quintessential piece of turn-of-the-century Bohemian luxury, perfect for a dedicated Art Nouveau display or an elite cabinet collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely packed and shipped with premium, fully insured trackable delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wonder Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526150213965,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4552\/0717\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7d0cf074-4e6c-442e-969e-ba04ac3993f0.jpg?v=1786902844","url":"https:\/\/thewonderroom.co\/products\/antique-loetz-art-nouveau-creta-glatt-iridescent-green-glass-fluted-vase-polished-pontil-c1900","provider":"The Wonder Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}