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218 - Victorian "Whimsy" Blown Glass Parade Staff Late 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Hand-blown solid cane art glass Marking(s): None Cataloguer's Note: This is a classic Victorian glass "whimsy" parade staff or decorative cane. It features a bulbous top handle with a straight, tapering shaft adorned with an internal spiral matrix of translucent dark green glass layered with crisp white and red candy-stripe ribbons. Historically, these fragile, non-functional pieces were crafted by glass blowers at the end of their shifts as a demonstration of technical skill, used predominantly as fraternal symbols, political tokens, or decorative pieces carried during holiday parades. The cane is beautifully preserved, displaying bright color saturation and a fluid twist. L 35.5" x W 2.25" Minimal flea-bite chips at bottom. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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Victorian "Whimsy" Blown Glass Parade Staff Late 19th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Hand-blown solid cane art glass Marking(s): None Cataloguer's Note: This is a classic Victorian glass "whimsy" parade staff or decorative cane. It features a bulbous top handle with a straight, tapering shaft adorned with an internal spiral matrix of translucent dark green glass layered with crisp white and red candy-stripe ribbons. Historically, these fragile, non-functional pieces were crafted by glass blowers at the end of their shifts as a demonstration of technical skill, used predominantly as fraternal symbols, political tokens, or decorative pieces carried during holiday parades. The cane is beautifully preserved, displaying bright color saturation and a fluid twist. L 35.5" x W 2.25" Minimal flea-bite chips at bottom. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
Auction details
Retrospective (11.24.26)Auction house
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