Mary Gregory Glass Appraisal

Vintage Mary Gregory Blue Satin Glass Vase

This is a vintage bulbous-shaped vase featuring a striking sky blue satin or frosted glass finish. The piece is decorated in the classic 'Mary Gregory' style, characterized by white enamel paint depicting a Victorian-style young girl in a landscape setting. The girl is shown in profile, carrying a basket and interacting with floral elements, all rendered in a delicate, monochromatic white impasto. The vase features a tall, slender neck that flares into a ruffled or crimped 'pie crust' rim, a hallmark of mid-to-late 19th-century and early 20th-century art glass. The base is slightly flared to provide stability. The satin finish gives the glass a soft, matte texture that contrasts beautifully with the raised white enamel. While the original Mary Gregory glass was produced by the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company (circa 1880s), this specific aesthetic was widely reproduced by companies like Fenton and Westmoreland in the mid-20th century. The item appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or significant wear to the enamel decoration. The glass showcases high-quality craftsmanship, evident in the symmetrical proportions and the fluidity of the hand-painted details.