Joseph's Coat Swirl
German Handmade (Thuringian Glassmakers) · Antique (c. 1870–1915)
Identification summary
An antique German handmade Joseph's Coat swirl displaying fine multicolored spiraling strands beneath clear crystal glass.
Visible record
- Maker candidate
- German Handmade (Thuringian Glassmakers)
- Era
- Antique (c. 1870–1915)
- Pattern
- Multi-strand parallel thread spiral
- Rarity assessment
- Rare
- Condition assessment
- Near Mint
- Size
- Shooter (22 mm / approx. 7/8 in)
- Material
- Glass
Why this candidate
The dense arrangement of multiple parallel fine colored lines (rainbow palette) swirling within a clear or semi-clear matrix is the quintessential trait of an antique German Joseph's Coat swirl.