Mary Gregory Ruby Glass Vase

This is an exquisite piece of Mary Gregory.  This ruby glass Vase has lovely ruffles down each side and a large image depicting a young lady surrounded by foliage.  Circa 1880s.    It measures 25.5cm tall x 15cm wide.  Excellent condition. 

About the Artist:

Mary Gregory (1856 – May 24, 1908) was an American artist known for her decoration of glass products at the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company in Cape Code, Massachusetts. Gregory worked for Boston and Sandwich from 1880 to 1884.

Gregory used a white enamel paint with ground glass as a paint mixture. To bind the paint to the glass, she fired it after application. It was fused with the piece in this manner so the painting became part of the glass.