The Imperial Glass Factory
An important and large Russian clear glass jardinière, of rectangular form with slightly concave sides, rounded corners and cantilevered, slightly convex ends, richly cut with Renaissance style scrolling flowers and foliage, sides with the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle. Scratched with the mitre crowned Cyrillic H II 1912 for Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1894–1917). The Imperial Glass Factory in St. Petersburg. H. 15.5 cm. L. 69 cm. W. 15.5 cm.
The decoration of the vase is historical inspired by Russian motifs of the 17th century, which was very popular in Russia in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This includes the floral decoration but also the symbols as the old form of the Russian double-headed eagle.
Similar decoration on a pair of vases in the Hillwood Museum Collection in Washington (inventory no. 23.128.1 and 23.128.2). These were designed by Piotr Ivanovich Krasnovskii and carved by Grigori Omrokov.
Provenance: Private collection
Minimal wear due to age and use. Few air bubbles from the glassblowing and few scratches in the bottom.