A Hyacinth Vase, made of glass, is primarily used for forcing hyacinth bulbs to bloom indoors. This is typical during the winter and early spring months. These vases were designed with a narrow neck to hold the bulb above the water level. This allows the …
View Item >
Hyacinth vases, sometimes called tulip vases or bulb vases, were used to grow bulbs which would produce a flower indoors. This would generally occur during Winter and early Spring. These vases were quite popular in the Victorian period and were made in a variety of …
View Item >
We will be describing these Antique English Glass Hyacinth Vases shown in the photo from left to right. Antique Hyacinth Vases are specifically designed to cultivate hyacinth bulbs. As they progress in their growing period, it is so enjoyable to watch them grow and flower. …
View Item >
Quite the rage, hyacinth vases were always featured in Victorian homes. Many of them were displayed on windowsills at this time as well as on mantle pieces. Victorian women loved hyacinth vases to force flowering bulbs for wintertime blooms indoors. This Victorian passion continued well …
View Item >
Victorian women loved forcing hyacinth bulbs in special vases for winter and early spring bloom. The practice dates back to the mid-1700s when Madame Pompadour, the influential mistress of Louis XV, had hundreds of hyacinth flowers scattered around in vases at Versailles. Our 3 Antique …
View Item >
Antique hyacinth vases have been produced for over 300 years, with production starting around 1700. Early hyacinth vases were often hand-blown, with variations in shape and color reflecting regional styles and individual techniques. Hyacinth vases became essentially popular in the mid to late 19th century. …
View Item >
For anyone who is looking for an exquisite piece of antique English glass, this is the piece for you!! This stunning large Antique Amethyst Colored Glass Vase is quite vibrant in its distinctive color. In the 19th Century in Bristol, England manufacturers of colored glassware …
View Item >Antique hyacinth vases are specifically designed to cultivate hyacinth bulbs. As they progress in their growing period, it is so enjoyable to watch them begin to flower. Hyacinth vases were introduced during the Georgian era, and it was noted that Madame de Pompadour had a …
View Item >Hyacinth vases, sometimes called tulip vases or bulb vases, were used to force flowering bulbs for wintertime blooms indoors. They were quite popular in the Victorian period. Some homes had many vases as they were lovely adornments for kitchen window sills as well as other …
View Item >The birth of the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain marked the beginning of a social movement as well as a design style. This was a reaction to not only the damaging effects of industrialization but also the relatively low status of the decorative arts. …
View Item >The Arts and Crafts movement came about as a reaction to industrialization and mass production. The designers were also against the extravagant, and over-decorated Victorian taste. They wanted to focus on good simple designs. Also, a return to hand crafted work of the highest standard …
View Item >An exquisite American Art Nouveau 20th Century Glass Vase decorated in the style of Tiffany’s. This vase has a type of iridescent art glass that is extremely popular for many people. Superb detail workmanship shows up on its dark purple background with its wonderful floral …
View Item >We'd love to help you find the right item in the price range you need. Contact us today to receive personalized service.
Contact Us >Once or twice a month we send an informative email to our subscribers about all things antiques. We love to answer questions and dive into the history of antique silver, porcelain, and glass. Read our email archive here.
Greetings from Wyler Antiques!
Quite often one is faced with wanting or having to give a gift - perhaps to thank someone, a housewarming, or just to let someone know we are thinking of them.
