Gorham Art Nouveau & Laugharne Ruby Glass Silver Vanity Ensemble, C.1900/c.1980s

A distinctive assembled three-piece ensemble combining an American Gorham Art Nouveau cologne bottle, circa 1900, with two ruby studio glass pieces made by Laugharne Glass in Wales approximately eighty years later.                                                                                                                The Gorham bottle has a low spherical ruby glass body, elongated neck and original ball stopper. A substantial pierced silver overlay of flowing scrolls and volutes surrounds the glass, reflecting the organic decorative vocabulary of the Art Nouveau period. Gorham produced luxury coloured glass with elaborate silver decoration around the turn of the twentieth century, including pieces made from “gold-ruby” glass blanks sourced from Bohemia for commissions for European retailers.                                                                                                                                              The two Laugharne pieces comprise a spherical scent bottle with its original tall spire stopper and a cylindrical vase. Both are hand-blown in deep mottled ruby glass with hallmarked sterling silver overlay. The scent bottle is decorated with flowering branches, while the vase carries the workshop’s Wild Rose design.                                                                                                                       Both Laugharne pieces retain their original circular paper labels reading “Hand Made by Laugharne”, complete with the workshop’s historic landline telephone number. Despite their different origins and dates, the three pieces work exceptionally well together. Their rich ruby glass and contrasting silver decoration create a coherent and highly decorative vanity ensemble while preserving the individual character of each maker. Dimensions:                                                                                                                                               Gorham Cologne Bottle: Weight: 221 g; Height: 14.8 cm; Diameter: 6.7 cm Laugharne Glass Scent Bottle: Weight: 224 g; Height: 14.8 cm; Diameter: 5.7 cm Laugharne Glass Vase: Weight: 175 g; Height: 10.5 cm; Diameter: 5.5 cm Condition: All three pieces remain in excellent condition. The original stoppers are present where applicable and fit their respective bottles. Both Laugharne pieces retain their original paper labels. No chips, cracks or repairs are observed. Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.