Vintage 1870s English 1/2 Gilly Crystal Bud Vase Appleby Antiques and the intersection of heirloom

and the intersection of heirloom quality and modern life

saturated with the richness that defines Murano glass

Warm relaxing lavender topped with woody greens

A master bivalve platter featuring blue trimmed coral seashell shaped wells on a bed of embossed algae and intertwined rope from the Digoin factory in Sarreguemines France

the uneven edges and subtle colors add to the Old World feel of this small gently sloping plate

Vintage 1870s English 1/2 Gilly Crystal Bud Vase Appleby Antiques and the intersection of heirloomEnglish gentlemen were served tots, or single serves, of scotch or whiskey from an extraordinary 19th century hand blown crystal gilly. In the modern home, this faceted vessel makes a vase for simple flower or two at the intersection of heirloom quality and modern life.