This rare Victorian glass vase by the renowned Stevens & Williams of Stourbridge is an important example of the intricate chinoiserie style. The famed glassmakers were celebrated for their delicate designs based on nature, and this example embodies the delicate craftsmanship of their output. A Chinese-inspired motif of birds and bugs amidst trees and foliage is engraved around the entirety of the piece. Its high level of detail is a testament to the high skills artisans who created it.

Circa 1870

9 3/4" high x 4 1/4" diameter