Technical Description
A large studio art glass perfume bottle by Michael J. Hunter. This form is known as the torsade bottle. Handmade blown glass using the incalmo technique which is particularly difficult to execute; hot-worked from amethyst glass with a red/orange upper body and separated by an opaque white latticino cane. A matching amethyst glass stopper is hot-worked into the form of a heart. The base is signed ‘M Hunter Twists 06 Torsade’.
Origin & Date
Produced in 2006, period of Elizabeth II. Twists Glass Studio, Selkirk, Scotland.
Condition
Excellent, specially selected from the hot glass studio, as new.
Dimensions
Height: 19cm - including stopper
Diameter: 11cm
Comments
Browse the full Michael J. Hunter | Twists Studio Glass Collection.
Endeavouring to bring these stunning works of art to everyday interiors, Exhibit is thrilled to be working with a pioneer in the hot glass industry, the master glassblower Mike Hunter. Over the years we have presented some of his unique and one-off creations, keep an eye out for exclusive and last-of-the-range pieces you won’t find anywhere else. If you would like to commission a single piece or a matching set we’re happy to help. Get in touch and take a look at our Archive for inspiration.
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