Antique ABP Tall Cut Glass Zipper Trumpet Vase American Brilliant Period GOLD

  
It is considered "crystal" because it comprised up to a 50% lead content (versus 24% for modern crystal), which accounted for its brilliance. This vase is moreunique andrare because of the prism zipper cuts that run up the vase, thuseliminating the usual and common add-ons of cut hobstars, fans, pinwheels, buzzstars, or other cross-hatching shapes which normally adorn these vases.