A Mid-Century Cranberry Glass 'Jack-in-the-Pulpit' Vase, Circa 1950-1960

Description

The elongated, tapering body of deep cranberry-coloured glass, rising from a clear glass stem and circular spreading foot. The dramatic, pulled rim fashioned in the 'Jack-in-the-Pulpit' form, featuring a wide, undulating apron with a delicate fold to the reverse, terminating in a slender, upward-reaching peak. The vibrant saturated hue of the bowl transitioning seamlessly into the solid clear crystal of the pedestal.

Technical Specifications

Height: 30 cm (11.8 inches)

Material: Cranberry and Clear Glass

Technique: Hand-blown, tool-formed rim

Condition: Good condition with no faults

Collectors Note

The "Jack-in-the-Pulpit" form, named for its resemblance to the Arum maculatum plant remains one of the most enduring silhouettes in art glass. While the form found its peak popularity during the Art Nouveau period with makers like Tiffany and Stevens & Williams, this particular specimen reflects the streamlined aesthetic of the mid-20th century.

The clean execution of the clear glass foot and the precision of the tapered "stems" suggest a mid-century origin, likely hailing from a sophisticated European or British glassworks. The vibrant cranberry coloration, achieved through the addition of gold chloride to the molten glass, provides a striking contrast to the minimalist clear base, making it a quintessential example of decorative glass from the 1950s era.