A fine 'Octopus' Federzeichnung glass vase by Johann Loetz, 1880s, bulbous bottle form, the satin cased glass with scrolling air trap design with federzeichnung 'Pen drawing' gilt vermicelli decoration overall, the neck gilded with lappet design and black enamel scrollwork decoration, enamelled 'Patent 9159' to underside, 27 cm high, 18 cm at widest point