{"product_id":"sowerby-art-deco-amber-glass-squirrel-flower-frog-1930s","title":"Sowerby Art Deco Amber Glass Squirrel Flower Frog, 1930s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully unusual 1930s Sowerby flower frog, modelled as a squirrel in warm frosted amber pressed glass — part decorative object, part ingenious piece of functional glassware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to sit inside a shallow bowl or dish, the pierced circular base holds individual flower stems around the squirrel. A charming piece for collectors of British pressed glass, Art Deco design and unusual vintage flower-arranging objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: approx. 17 cm \/ 6.7 in\u003cbr\u003eBase diameter: approx. 11 cm \/ 4.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Sowerby Glassworks, England\u003cbr\u003eDate: 1930s\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: frosted amber pressed glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several small chips to the underside and lower edge of the circular base. These are visible when the piece is turned over but are not prominent when displayed upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight age-related surface wear is present throughout. Please review the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive piece of British Art Deco glass that can be displayed as a sculptural collectible or returned to its original purpose with a simple arrangement of seasonal flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is a flower frog?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flower frog is a traditional flower-arranging aid designed to hold individual stems in position. This Sowerby example combines that practical function with a sculptural squirrel design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes the bowl shown in the styled image come with the squirrel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The listing is for the Sowerby amber glass squirrel flower frog only. The bowl and flowers shown in the styled image are for display inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan it still be used with flowers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pierced circular base was designed to hold individual flower stems and can be placed inside a suitable shallow bowl or dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the piece damaged?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several small chips to the underside and lower edge of the circular base. They are not prominent when the piece is displayed upright. Please see the condition photographs for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs this an original 1930s Sowerby piece?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is documented as a Sowerby squirrel flower frog from the Art Deco period, dating to the 1930s. This example is made in frosted amber pressed glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sowerby Glassworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58460326101323,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/9736\/2251\/files\/DSC_0536.jpg?v=1789299466","url":"https:\/\/fontaine.london\/products\/sowerby-art-deco-amber-glass-squirrel-flower-frog-1930s","provider":"fontaine london","version":"1.0","type":"link"}