Topic: Fratelli Toso?

[glasstrufflehunter]

Seller wrote me a very snarky reply when I suggested her piece was Chinese. She told me she has specialized in identifying and collecting art glass for 35 years. Even veterans make mistakes but one like this?

[Lustrousstone]

"Veteran experts" write reviews like this one, apparently!

[glasstrufflehunter]

Oooh. No wonder they didn't take my suggestion well. They are a super expert!

[Frank]

That one has quite a reputation 

[glasstrufflehunter]

Oh? I toolhaused their feedback and there are a lot comments about the seller's attitude. The guide is helpful but it teaches nothing about identifying glass.

I still think I should write a book.

[antiquerose123]

"Veteran experts" write reviews like this one, apparently!

In that link stated there, if you scroll down - it states:  Very Rare, Unusual Big Opalescent Seashell with a Label  Gee, I have one just like that of the same (rare ?) style  :huh: http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,18048.0.html

I don't think that bowl style is rare - and I may not know much, but the paperweight even looks Chinese to me : )

[Frank]

And of course, the gold 'dust' is nothing of the sort, just gold foil stretched.

[aa]

An expert - someone who knows more and more about less and less till they end up knowing everything about nothing!

[Max]

Ah...those listings and guide gave me quite a chuckle!  Thanks!     :hiclp:

[pooleandpaperweights]

Toolhaused?  forgive my ignorance, but is that something like goofbay?