Topic: Multi-colored PELICAN ? Is it the M word ?

[antiquerose123]

Hi, I just bought this Glass Pelican.  Is it Murano, or not?  (the M word) or any other word (be nice....lol).  Just thought it was pretty.  Can anyone help?  Sorry for the poor photos...need better camera.

Also, should I try under a black light as I have read that sometimes (if not the M word) and something other, try under black light, as colors could change....just a thought.... :spls:

(Have my fingers possibly crossed...) 

Thanks in advance

[antiquerose123]

Oh, not if it matters, but this is a very solid, heavy piece......I like it....

I (think) it is a Pelican (?) or could it be another animal ?  Swan ?  I do not know....I thought maybe a Pelican cuz the beak is big....


Modify/Add:  Just found this site:  http://www.davidcarrera-int.com/murano%20animals%20&%20birds%20&%20fish.htm

Shows a Pelican here .... so maybe mine is not a Pelican.....a swan maybe...(?)

[inca]

Hi,

It could be FM (Färe-Marcolin).

The colours and the shape look like FM Konstglas, Ronneby. I have several objects in this colour combination.

What is the base like? Could you please add a picture? Thanks!

Please also see http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/thumbnails.php?album=572

regards,

Ingela

[antiquerose123]

Hi, It could be FM (Färe-Marcolin).  The colours and the shape look like FM Konstglas, Ronneby. I have several objects in this colour combination.  What is the base like? Could you please add a picture? Thanks! Please also see http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/thumbnails.php?album=572

regards, Ingela

thanks Ingela...

Here is the base (along with a pic of my beautiful hand...lol). 

What do you think?  They do look similar....but I am merely a *Newbie*.  IF SO, do you know what this is suppose to be for an bird?  Do you have a age for this.....of the glass...(not my hand) lol

IF SO...how do they compare (value) against Murano glass for objects of the same (similar) design?  And are these the ones that *change* under a black light....

Any info most welcome  :chky:

[Lustrousstone]

Doesn't look to me as if your birdie is going to change colour under UV light

[shandiane78]

Wow, looks like Ingela nailed it. Good job!

Shannon

[antiquerose123]

So the base confirms it that it is FM (Färe-Marcolin).

Hi, It could be FM (Färe-Marcolin).   The colours and the shape look like FM Konstglas, Ronneby. I have several objects in this colour combination.  What is the base like? Could you please add a picture? Thanks!

Ingela

And then, how do these compare to Murano glass as in value, investment, and as a collectible.  Are these sought after at all.  Would anyone know approx year were they made ?

I hate to ask a value but....I am just wondering *a ball-park* figure of what these range at, in compare to what I paid for it....   And I guess that would be an interesting reference tool for anyone else whom might have this maker, or comes onto the GMB board when researching.  I know nothing of this, and it would be just interesting to get some info in that nature....ball-park range for those that have these items, or considering collecting, or starting to collect.  Is demand there for these?

I have *googled* that name, and read somewhere it said that the colors will change under different lighting (Eg. Daylight and artifical light).  How many different color variatiable are there.  Like I mean, it is only the blue that will change colors.....or something like that?

Sorry for any stupid guestions   :spls2:

One more stupid question.....What type of bird is this suppose to be......

[shandiane78]

I would say the style, quality, and motif confirm the attribution. As for value, all I know are the ebay values and they vary wildly, but the average is not great. This glass is not widely known, and therefor not widely collected. I really like it though, so when I see them for cheap, I snap them up! Once in a while I see an FM piece sell pretty well on ebay, but if it were me, I would rather put it in a store (virtual or B&M), because in my opinion ebay sales don't reflect the true values of these pieces. If you want to search completed items try searching for keywords FM glass, Ronneby, or Marcolin.

Shannon

[antiquerose123]

This glass is not widely known, and therefor not widely collected. I really like it though, so when I see them for cheap, I snap them up!             Shannon

Thanks Shannon...

I guess if any of us find one of these types.....we too, should *SNAP* them up if they are not widely known, or widely collected....

As time goes on, I would imagine they will become more collectilbe.....So lets Snap, Snap them up....lol

[shandiane78]

So true! Here's my small collection:



Shannon