Delicate Victorian Bohemian Bristol-Style Pair of Mantle Lustres in Pastel Mint Green Opaline Glass with Hand-Painted Enamel Florals & Crystal Spear Prisms, Circa 1880

This spectacular pair of authentic, circa 1880 Victorian mantle lustres stands as a quintessential statement of period parlor luxury. Crafted in the historic region of Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic) in the highly sought-after “Bristol glass” style, each semi-opaque mint green opaline luster vase features a classic scalloped crown rim and a sweeping trumpet-shaped body tapering down to a stable, circular stepped base. The exterior surfaces are beautifully adorned with intricate, hand-painted polychrome enamel floral swags, delicate pink rosebuds, and fine gilt gold accents that emphasize the architectural contours of the glasswork.

Crucially, the vibrant floral garlands are executed in authentic, hand-painted raised enamel work. This traditional 19th-century technique utilizes layered glass-based pastes fired in a kiln, leaving a distinctive three-dimensional texture that can be physically felt on the surface of the smooth opaline body. Because each motif was rendered individually by artisan decorators in the famed Bohemian workshops to meet the booming Victorian demand for Bristol-type decorative wares, charming variations exist between the brushstrokes of the two vases, guaranteeing their unique, handmade heritage.

Suspended from the upper crown of each lustre is a complete suite of heavy, multi-faceted clear crystal double-button spear prisms. These long, sharply faceted drops are designed to capture ambient room light and scatter brilliant spectrum beams, historically amplifying the warm glow of nearby candlelight across Victorian interiors. Combining delicate pastel Bohemian glasswork, masterfully applied hand enameling, and dramatic, high-clarity crystal droplets, this paired set serves as a premium centerpiece for dedicated antique glassware collectors, historical stagers, or interior decorators looking to bring refined old-world elegance to a fireplace mantel or dining sideboard.

Note:  one lustre has a small hairline (only noticeable very close up).

Dimensions: base diameter 5.25″ x height 12.5″

€524.27

1 in stock

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