Lotton Glass Lava & Cypriot Study

The piece in the photo below is rather unique and rare.  This is one of the pieces mentioned in the beginning of this study that is indeed a Lava vase that is NOT on a Cypriot base glass.  I actually refer to this piece as a “Double-Lava” because it has two different Lava flows over the ever-desirable Mandarin red base glass.  As you can tell by the thickness of the lava (or lack thereof) on this piece, controlling the Lava flow in a non-Cypriot piece can be very difficult indeed.  This piece can be found in Warner and Kristina Smith’s collection, and is also featured in the Lotton book on  page 64, item number 147.
The piece in the photo below is one of our favorite types of Lava vases.  By peeling the top pieces of molten glass back and down, Charles creates what we feel is a fantastic effect; this piece looks like it may have actually erupted, causing damage to the top of the vase from the force of the eruption.  Charles’ choice of colors on this piece was perfect!  This is a mauve or pinkish colored piece with gold iridescent colored lava flow decoration.  This piece is from Warner and Kristina Smith’s collection, and is also featured in the Lotton book on  page 64, item number 141.
The piece in the photo below is of a magnificent 8” tall by 6” wide Lava piece that was created by Charles for the December 2004 Lotton open house event.  This is another “ripped top” vase in a gorgeous Mandarin Red color that only Charles has perfected.  What we love about this piece is the chrome-looking Lava decoration that Charles has applied.  This piece was purchased at the open house by John and Sarah Pacini who have contributed many wonderful photographs of their pieces to this site.
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