Lot #28: Vintage/mid-century Smokey purple vase

The piece you've photographed appears to be a smoky gray (or smoked) art glass vase or multi-opening flower holder/centerpiece, likely vintage or mid-century modern in style. It's hand-blown or molded from thick glass with a distinctive design: a flared, organic top that splits into three prominent oval/circular openings (probably for holding flower stems individually, like a bud vase or frog-style arranger but more sculptural), a bulbous/curved body, and a scalloped or ruffled clear/lead-crystal-like base that gives it stability and a contrasting shine.The smoky gray coloration comes from intentional tinting (often achieved by adding manganese or other compounds during blowing), creating that translucent, iridescent depth that shifts with light—very common in 20th-century Scandinavian, Italian (Murano-inspired), or American studio art glass. The "leaded base" you mention likely refers to the heavy, clear, possibly lead-crystal foot/base, which feels substantial and has a slight sparkle (lead glass often has higher refractive index, making it gleam).This style is sometimes called a "three-finger" or multi-spout vase, or even a "tulip" or "organ" vase due to the protruding openings resembling petals or tubes. It's designed for displaying a few long-stemmed flowers, branches, or even as a standalone sculptural piece. Look Smokey gray but it does have a purple tint to it(hard the capture on the camera but it looks more purple ) ( Above came from x quork) Dimensions: 8.5 tall 13 inches wide 8.5 inches wide on top Pickup category timeslot {A}