Prichard Antiques

Description

The Victorians took the passion for the obelisk form to crystal glass, cutting and painting these decorative glass items in ingenious ways. Often, as in this example, the cuts on a 3-sided obelisk produced an image of a garden urn. The 2 back sides were then painted with plants and flowers. A little touch of magic, and very decorative!
This obelisk has survived in good condition, with only a minor chip to the back top corner. Circa 1880
Height: 17cm
Square Base: 5.5cm