This item has got me puzzled!! It has the weight of a paperweight but has an opening for whatever you want to put into in. Multi-colors of blues /greens. Piece came out of the. Salamandra Art Studio and is also signed by Todd Phillips who now has his own Art studio. Studio opened in 1975 and closed its doors in 1991. Signed on the underside Salamandra Glass 4/77. 4 1/2″ tall with a opening of 3 1/4″. Flawless, free of any chips, cracks, or repairs. RARE for sure, I cannot find another. Early collector piece of American Art Glass like this by Todd Phillips! Some History on the Salamandra Art Studio. Salamandra Art Studio started in Portsmouth New Hampshire in the early 1970′s by glass artists David Bellantone and Todd Phillips, it remains open today under new owners. Todd Phillips moved on to become President and CEO of the very successful and popular Quoizel Lighting Company. Todd Phillips was invited to the White House by Mrs. Carter because of his outstanding artistry. The item “Vintage SALAMANDRA 4/77 Studio Art Glass Jar/Holder also Signed Todd Phillips” is in sale since Tuesday, October 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Studio/Handcrafted Glass”. The seller is “youthfulme” and is located in Miami, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Object Type: Paper Weight Jar
- Features: Signed
- Material: Glass
- Country/Region of Origin: North America
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Type of Glass: Hand Blown Glass
- Artist: Salamandra
- Color: Multi-Color
- Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown