{"product_id":"1950s-whitefriars-glass-saphire-blue-flange-vase-by-william-wilson","title":"1950s Whitefriars Glass. Sapphire Blue Flanged Vase by William Wilson. 7 1\/2 inches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece of 1950s minmalistic Whitefriars glass. The vase was designed by William Wilson (1914 - 1986). It is shape or pattern number 9384.  It dates to 1954. It is a fine piece of British post-war glass. This vase was made before Geoffrey Baxter was involved in glass production at Whitefriars. There is currently a renewed interest in these earlier Whitefriars glasswares designed by Powell, and subsequently Wilson.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilson was considered one of  the finest 20th century glass engravers and was the leading exponent of diamond-point engraving. He became chief designer of Whitefriars in 1948 and was later appointed managing director. He held this position until he retired at the end of 1972.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase is harder to find and it is called a \"flanged vase\" referring to the applied flanges or the undulating lines of glass running down each side. The vase is oval in shape with a thicker more dense section at the base. The base has a quatrefoil shape below. It has a polished pontil mark. I love the pale blue colour - which is very much of its time. This shade is sapphire blue and it is reminiscent of the blue shade favoured by the Danish glass designer, Per Lutken. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle colour and fluid form of this vase has made it a little tricky to photograph - it looks much better in \"real life\" than suggested in my snaps.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Height is 7 1\/2 inches. The width at the widest point including flanges is 6 1\/4 inches. The depth is 3 1\/2 inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition with no damage or chips. Listed at a fair price. Top Collecting Tip! look as these early post war British glasswares to top designers - prices are only predicted to rise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a good bit of weight to it and will have to be sent with Royal Mail Tracked (Medium Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56392271495547,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1950s-whitefriars-glass-sapphire-blue-flanged-vase-by-william-wilson-7-1-2-inches-british-298.webp?v=1787685847","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/1950s-whitefriars-glass-saphire-blue-flange-vase-by-william-wilson","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}