Dear J.S.J.: The black amethyst glass vases are beautiful. I think they were produced in Czechoslovakia between World War I and II. The hand-painted decoration has a good quality look. I think ...

This 19th-century, tulip-shaped vase was made with pressed glass and natural gemstone coloring. It sold for $960 at auction.

View A MURANO AMETHYST GLASS VASE BY CARLO SCARPA FOR VENINI SLIGHTLY WORN by Carlo Scarpa on artnet. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by Carlo Scarpa.

Jessica Vincent says she was drawn to the colours and words on the base of the vase, which turned out to be a rare piece by an Italian designer.