Here for your consideration is a genuine and authentic, extremely rare, circa 1973, Whitefriars, lilac drunken bricklayer vase, designed by the late great Geoffrey Baxter for his textured range, pattern number 9673. 

The original textured moulds were produced by Geoffrey Baxter in his spare time and were made from objects including bark and nails. The drunken bricklayer vases were made between 1966-1973.

Lilac is certainly the rarest of all the produced drunken bricklayer vases. This vase was only made in the last month of production at Whitefriars .. hence its rarity! 

Please note: photo 13 is a reference photo only! Just to show you what this lilac drunken bricklayer vase would look like interlocked along with other colours. 

This stunning, lilac drunken bricklayer vase is in superb condition with no chips, dinks, scratches, or restoration. The vase does have some very tiny light surface scratches to the base which could be polished out if required, but this is commensurate with its 49 years of age, so nothing unusual.

Dimensions as follows ...

Height: 8.25 inches or 20.8 cm                                                                                                                           

Depth: 2.5 inches or 6 cm                                                                                                                                  

Width: 3 inches or 7.5 cm                                                                                                                                     

Weight: 2lb 7 oz or 1.1 kg 

This vase does have the odd very tiny manufacturing firing bubble. Small bubbles and inclusions/imperfections are all part and parcel of Whitefriars handmade glass and are not considered defects or flaws. In fact, I'd be more concerned if it didn't have any bubbles. Most genuine honest pieces of Whitefriars glass do have some tiny bubbles. 

The colour is a beautiful crystal clear deep lilac as you can see from the photos. I've taken a picture of the pontil to show it's authenticity, the dot formation, and weight is another way of detecting authenticity. There are other ways as well .. an ultra-violet test in a dark room. 

If you're considering purchasing a piece of Whitefriars glass, please be very careful, because there are fakes about. These pieces of Whitefriars glass have become so very collectable and sought-after (hence the fakes have appeared). 

A collectable that's certainly appreciating in value. Today’s investment will become tomorrow’s heirloom, (better than keeping your money in the bank at the moment). Again let me reiterate, 100% genuine, also I don't think my photos are doing this vase true justice. 

This beautiful lilac drunken bricklayer vase will be sent out recorded, special delivery with insurance.

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