Miniature Child’s or Doll’s Glass Tumble Up Nicholas Lutz c 1870s 

Please Note:  The first photo best represents the colors in this miniature Tumble Up.   

Reference:  Doris Lechler, ‘Children’s Glass Dishes, China, and Furniture,’ pp 23 – Tu-6, 123-126. “…associated with delicately blown glass, in the Venetian style, in what is known as “Striped glass”.  Pieces of bright colored rods or canes were encased in a gather of clear glass which was rolled on a marver and then expanded to produce this special treatment which is found in miniature tumble up #6.”

Doris Lechler describes the process to produce this Venetian style miniature Tumble Up that was probably made by Nicholas Lutz sometime in the late 19th century.  The colors of the bands are white and pink.  It is an exquisite piece of miniature art.

Dimensions:

Decanter:  2.125” W x 3” H

Glass:  1.5” W (at the flared top rim) x 1.875” H

Overall Height Together:  3.5” H

Please ignore the white glare reflections in the photos.  This scarce child’s or doll’s miniature Tumble Up is in excellent condition.  Presented as is and as found.

A large inventory of Antique miniature and children’s porcelain and pottery dishes which includes tea, dinner, and dessert sets, and accessories, including glass pieces exists.   Treasures are being added all the time as we are buyers through fine estate and auction sales.  Please feel free to contact me if you are looking for something specific to complete or add to your collection as many items are available but not displayed.

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