Toilet set (6) - Glass

Amberina glass vanity set Estimated age: 1920s - 1940s Materials: Two-color blown and pressed glass (Amberina) Style: Art Deco Origin: United States (probably Fenton or Viking Glass) Historical significance: Amberina glass became extremely popular in the early 20th century for its vibrant color gradients, ranging from amber-yellow to ruby red, achieved by adding gold or selenium to the glass composition, making it an affordable luxury item for domestic hairdressers of the era. Amberina glass became a highly prized technique for simulating a sunset captured in glass. Fun facts: The color change, called 'striking', requires a second precise firing to activate the chemical properties of the glass. Fun facts: These sets were often given as wedding or anniversary gifts.

Estimate:£4.18

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