This is a collectable piece of 1960s modernist Whitefriars glass.
The vase was nicknames the "Knobbly" Vase due to the chunky glass walls that had lots of glass knobs and bumps on the exterior, as photographed. The vase has lots of streaky ink dark brown / green swirling inclusions.
This vase was designed in 1963 by William Wilson {1914 - 1986) and Harry Dyer. It was first produced in 1964 and features in Whitefriars from 1964 up until the beginning of 1973. It is pattern 9608.
Wilson 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.
Dimensions: Height is 8 inches. The diameter is 5 inches.
My knobble vase is in good condition with no damage or chips. There is one bubble on the glass on the inside towards the rim section. This happened in the making, it is a wee flaw in creation - but is not obvious unless you are looking for it in close-up inspection. It ceraintly does not effect the display quality. Listed at a fair price. Top Collecting Tip! look as these early post war British glasswares by top designers - prices are only predicted to rise.
It 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.