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A mystery solved
Cathy B:
http://glassart.5u.com/pictures.html
Thanks to whoever it was who posted this link (was it Anne?) because it solves something I've been wondering for a while (although Ivo or David Fletcher could probably have answered if I'd asked).
http://www.hiandlomodern.com/glassScand.html Scroll to about 1/3 of the way down to "HOT RED-ORANGEORANGE GLASS SWEDISH CANDLESTICKS"
I have seen these labelled "Old Colony Made in Japan", and wondered why there was such a pervasive belief that they were Scandinavian. They are even identified as such in one of the Millers collectables guides.
But I wonder whether it's because they bear a vague resemblance to No. 34 on this page
http://glassart.5u.com/pictures.html
What do you guys think?
chopin-liszt:
:D
Hello Cathy, I think the operative word is "vague", but I think you are right! Well spotted!
paradisetrader:
Web-speak "probably" =
English "I haven't got a clue but I'm going to throw a name on the table anyway to try and get the outrageous asking price"
The word "probably" should always sound warning bells and flash red lights. It wouldn't be sooo bad I suppose if the name was correct !! Seda !!!! = no such company !!
The correct name is of course Aseda and this mistake comes about because of the stylized initial A on Aseda labels. So they obviously have / had another piece with that label.
What interests me also is that the seller should think that a pair of Aseda candlesticks should warrant a price tag of $160 !!! AND that someone would part with that kind of cash for an item so poorly illustrated with uncertain parentage !!
Yes well spotted Cathy. I think most Japanese glass from the 50s gets passed off at something else as its rare to find on with a label still on. If you do find one its almost worth buying for the label alone if its cheap.
Pete
the newly born-again label fetshist
Anne E.B.:
There's one of these candlesticks on the WF site - also described as Old Colony Japan.
Regards - Anne E.B. :wink:
Frank:
Probably!
What is wrong with traditional auction speak of:
Attributed to...
In the manner of...
School of...
etc. Means the same thing usually :wink:
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