Pair of Victorian Style Hand-Painted Bristol Blue Cased Glass Vases

A refined mirror pair of decorative glass vases, standing 24cm in height with a base diameter of 7.5cm and a weight of 430 grams. The vessels are crafted from sky-blue opaque cased glass, often referred to in the trade as 'Bristol Blue' or opaline type glass. Each vase features a distinctive ruffled or crimped 'pie crust' rim lined with a clear glass crest. A clear glass 'twisted rope' or thorn-style handle is applied to the side, showcasing manual glasswork skill. The bulbous bodies are hand-decorated with enamel paint, featuring stylized floral motifs in navy blue and cream-yellow hues, likely representing simplified wheat or feather patterns. The construction includes a bulbous lower body tapering into a tall neck. The base reveals a rough pontil mark, which is a significant indicator of hand-blown manufacture rather than mold-pressing. The overall style is characteristic of late 19th-century Victorian art glass, likely of British or Bohemian origin (c. 1880-1910). The condition appears good for their age, though there is visible dirt and slight mineral residue on the bottom interior and exterior base rim. The enamel shows minor thinning consistent with age, but the glass remains free of major chips or structural cracks. The pair is notable for its 'mirror' orientation, where the handles and painted designs are positioned to face one another, a desirable trait for formal mantel display.