Antique Bristol ware 11" tall white opaline blown glass vase featuring a stylish Victorian form with ruffled rim and a hand painted enamel floral and foliage pattern. There are some tiny gold gilt accents in the curves of the rim and around the lower part of the neck. There are some raised painted embellishments such as white beads and white and blue flower petals. Excellent used condition. There are some tiny, faint misapplied paint or rub mar spots. There is very light wear to the pattern in spots. The issues are not enough to detract. Note: When light is placed behind this vase it appears to be aglow (see photo). This vase has a rough pontil in the center of the base on the underside; a black mark has been applied in this area. The inner base can benefit from a cleaning that would be appropriate to this area.
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