British Art Deco Davidson Cloud Glass No. 278 Purple Round Vase napoleon seriesware Fabric: Alpaca wool on a

Fabric:  Alpaca wool on a cloth base

lining shows hand-pleated and hand-finished construction details

This large church design is less common than the small houses

The plate measures 10 in diameter and has a height of 1 1/2" at its edge

but this is an old piece

British Art Deco Davidson Cloud Glass No. 278 Purple Round Vase napoleon seriesware Fabric: Alpaca wool on aA hard to find example of British Art Deco pressed glass, this Davidson Cloud Glass vase is pattern number 278, produced by George Davidson & Co. in the distinctive marbled purple colourway. The vase features a broad flared rim, geometric moulded decoration, and the beautifully swirled "Cloud Glass" effect for which Davidson became famous during the 1920s and 1930s. Originally designed to be used with a 5 1 2 inch Davidson Premier support flower block