Imperial Art Glass "Free Hand" Iridescent Vase

Description:

Imperial Art Glass "Free Hand" Iridescent Vase, Bellaire, Ohio, early 20th century, form 238, white on blue drag loop decoration with orange overshot, polished pontil, unmarked, ht. 6 1/4 in.

Note: Imperial's "Free Hand" line of art glass was only produced in 1923 and 1924. From an old Imperial catalog: "Free Hand, made by the hands of an artist, no molds or forms of any kind used and no two pieces alike." (Imperialglass.net)

Provenance: From the collection of Ronald L. Casebier.
Estimate $300-500

Minor surface scratches otherwise no visible damage or repairs


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