Pair of Antique Pink Bristol Glass Hand-Painted Vases

This is a Victorian-era pair of Bristol glass vases, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880-1900). The vases feature a distinctive translucent, opaline-pink body with a matte or 'satin' frosted finish characteristic of traditional Bristol ware. Each vase stands on a circular pedestal foot, leading to an ovoid body, a ringed neck, and a wide, ruffled or scalloped rim. The primary decorative element is a hand-painted enamel scene depicting botanical motifs, specifically stylized ferns or grain stalks in shades of white, pale yellow, and sage green. The enamel has a slight impasto or raised texture, indicating quality craftsmanship where the paint was applied thickly to create dimension. Physically, the vases appear well-preserved, though some minor loss to the delicate enamel painting is visible upon close inspection, particularly near the leaf tips. There are no obvious chips or cracks in the glass itself, though the bottom of the foot may show shelf wear consistent with age. Such pieces were often produced by various English glasshouses and were popular as mantel ornaments during the Aesthetic Movement. The uniform color and balanced proportions suggest they have been kept as a true matched pair since manufacture.