Topic: Huge Ruby Hankerchief Vase - ID pls?

[skay]

Hi

This vase is huge (about 11" or so) with a quilted effect.

The base has gold inclusions - a bit odd because they can't be seen.

Can anyone please help me with a what and when?

Thanks

xx

[David E]

Hi Sue,

I can't positively ID this, but I have seen various Italian/Murano pieces with this type of base and gold aventurine. I haven't seen one this size though!

Ideally this needs moving to the general 'Glass' area by a mod.

[skay]

Thanks, David

I'm afraid its a wee bit ugly!

 

xx

[David E]

I know what you mean! These are also seen with raspberry prunts and are probably dated to the 1950s. The following link is an advert from Pottery Gazette & Glass Trade Review, June 1951, which shows a fan ('fag') vase. The trail of clear glass on the top is very similar to the item I have, which is also ruby glass, with the quilted impression and 'aventurine' (which I think I'm mistaken using the term, as the gilt appears to be on the surface)

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9189

Still can't help with the maker though.

[skay]

Thanks again

I love the fag vase  :clap: with the old untipped cigarettes in it!

xx

[David E]

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