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some more davidson jade
Paul S.:
something from lunchtime today - and surprisingly almost 100% translucent, as you can see from the pics., perhaps it was a poor batch. Unfortunately, I don't do too well recognizing which designs some of these Davidson Jade pieces are - so wud be very grateful if someone is able to tell me which pattern No. this actually is please. Diameter is a tad under 11". Incidentally, I don't see the 'M' or 'W' on this one, just the 'MADE IN ENGLAND' on the base. Appreciate the help, and thanks for looking - oh, and it was £1.99 ;D Paul S.
Cathy B:
Is that a No. 20 bowl? What an amazing colour!
David E:
Certainly not like the Jade I know, of which I have a few pieces. But for more details on Davidson's shapes, Chris Stewart's web site is the one to visit:
www.cloudglass.com
Or http://www.cloudglass.com/jade.htm for the Jade page.
UPDATE:
I would concur with Cathy that it is No.20: http://www.cloudglass.com/flower3.htm - originally made as a 3-part flower set. Sizes are never that accurate and I have come across slight differences between the same item.
Paul S.:
Cathy and David - thanks for taking the time to reply, and yes, you are both apparently correct - I shud have picked up on the Stewarts' page showing varieties of three piece flower bowl sets. Obviously, rushing again! - I saw only the page showing the list of Jade pattern Nos. and quantities made. So - 608 sets (excluding seconds) manufactured - makes you wonder how many are left now - and in the intervening years how many have been dropped, lost or simply 'binned' as old fashioned! Like you, I was intrigued at the extent of the translucentness(?) of this piece - I have several other pieces of Davidson Jade, but none that are quite this 'thin' in colour, but I think we can definitely say it is Davidson. Since I don't know what method was used to manufacture these bowls (there are no mould seams), difficult to say why there shud be this variation in size - but certainly mine is almost at the 11" mark. I wud dearly love to have the dome and plinth to make up the complete set, so must keep looking for them. Personally, I like Jade, and oddly this translucent effect is quite appealing. thanks again for your help. Paul S.
Paul S.:
David - forgot to mention that - re our phone conversation before Christmas, re the book - at your suggestion I called Broadfield House, and pleased to say they had two or three copies left, so now have mine. What is the long term view re the supplement - will it get into print eventually?? cheers Paul S.
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