Vintage Signed Fritz Laurenstein Hand Blown Blue Glass Vase Clear Base 12

Vintage Signed Fritz Laurenstein Hand Blown Blue Glass Vase Clear Base 12. The clear base has a slight glow to it, visible under UV light, reminiscent of early century uranium glass. DIMENSIONS: 12" Height x 7" Width (rim) x 3" Width (body) x 3.25" base Width Weight:approx 2 lb.

Signed by the artist'Fritz'and dated in scrolled, etched, cursive calligraphy. No scuffs, abrasions, chips, cracks or other visible marks. Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition. Please see photos for exact condition.

Created in Dennis, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. I have a second vase, 9.25 tall, for sale as well. Both vases are pictured together in last photo. This listing is for the 12 vase only.

ABOUT THE ARTIST Fritz Laurenstein started blowing glass in 1974 at Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine. He then attended Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont and the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. In 1984 Fritz and his partner June moved to the Cape, where his family is from, and opened Fritz Glass in 1991 where he designed both functional and decorative glass.

Fritz Laurenstein is known as one of the top marble makers in the country. Collectors from around the globe seek is work. His stunning creations include a wide variety of glass objects including spectacular marbles, paperweights, perfume bottles, jewelry, vases, and bowls to name but a few. Some of his ornaments have hung on the White House Christmas Tree. Laurenstein passed away in May 2017 at age 101.

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