Pair of Aqua Satin Glass Fish & Seahorse Vases — Attributed to Josef Inwald Barolac
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A hard-to-find matching pair in soft aqua blue-green glass, these sculptural vases have a quiet, luminous presence. Fish and aquatic foliage sweep around the satin-finished bodies, framed by dimensional seahorse handles. The pale blue-green tone gathers depth at the thicker rims, handles, and bases, revealing details that shift gently with the light.
Display the pair on a mantel or console, or use them to bring a graceful marine accent to a collected table.
Details
- Quantity: Two coordinating vases, sold as a pair
- Attribution: Attributed to Josef Inwald Barolac, probably prewar, circa 1930s
- Origin: Attributed to Czechoslovakian production
- Design: Art Deco marine motif with fish, aquatic foliage, and seahorse handles
- Color: Pale aqua blue-green
- Material and finish: Molded glass with a satin-frosted exterior and smooth, glossy interior. The high-relief fish details have been fire polished, and the mold seams are finished smooth
- Measurements: Approximately 7¼ inches high × 5 inches in diameter each
Condition Pre-owned. One vase has no noted damage; the second has a tiny flea-bite rough spot at the tip of one seahorse tail. The interiors are clean, without noted cloudiness. Please review the photographs, including the unretouched underside views, for surface and base details.
Attribution and age
Attributed to Josef Inwald Barolac, probably prewar, circa 1930s. The smooth, finished mold seams reported on this pair are consistent with early Czech pressed-glass finishing practices and support this attribution. The high-relief fish details have been fire polished to a gloss as highlights. Related molds remained in use after the war; the dating is an informed attribution rather than a confirmed production date.
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About Our Items
New: Purchased by Gather & Grace directly from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor.
Pre-owned & Vintage: Sourced secondhand and may be unused with original tags, new old stock (older, unsold inventory), or previously used. “Vintage” describes an item’s age, rather than its condition.
We carefully assess each item and describe any noted wear or imperfections in the listing. Where possible, we include detail photos with a pointer highlighting the area. Please contact us with any questions or requests for additional photos.
Occasionally, when available, we include an extra matching piece at no additional charge. It’s a little added reassurance—a spare for your table or an option for creating the most consistent set when vintage pieces vary slightly in color.
Pair of Aqua Satin Glass Fish & Seahorse Vases — Attributed to Josef Inwald Barolac
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