Clyne Farquharson Cut Crystal Vase, Dated 1950 & Numbered 3/6

Superb cut crystal vase by Clyne FARQUHARSON,
Under the vase, signed, dated 1950 and numbered 3/6 in diamond point.

"Clyne Farquharson alreday joined the design department of John Walsh Walsh Ltd in 1924 at the age of 18 from Birmingham School of Art. The first recorded date for pieces signed by Clyne Farquharson is 1936. He remained with the company until the closure of the factory in 1951 when he was also Sales Manager.
Very few glass pieces from the crystal houses of the West Midlands have featured the signature of their designer. An exception was Clyne Farquharson, who worked for John WaIsh Walsh of Birmingham.
Clyne Farquharson, english with scotish origin, was born in Birmingham in 1906. He went to art school between 1920 and 1924 and on leaving, was appointed chief draughtsman at John Walsh Walsh, a very senior position for someone aged 18. He was christened William but adopted Clyne, the maiden name of his grandmother, to provide him with a distinctive name for his designs at Walsh Walsh.
Two pattern books from the 1920s held by Birmingham Art Gallery were the first evidence of Clyne Farquharson's work. He produced four principal designs: Leaf, Kendal, Barry and AIbany. Examples from these ranges are held at Broadfield House, all featuring deep cutting but also mechanical rather than acid polishing. Other designs from the books have not been seen elsewhere."

Very fine and bright piece

Perfect condition
Dimensions approx 20.5cm height and 15.5cm diameter (at the neck) and 9cm on the feeth