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Offline Nancy128

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« on: November 12, 2005, 07:24:56 PM »
I just came home from an estate sale and bought 2 wonderful ruby flashed/stained glass vases.  I thought I would go on eBay first to see if there is anything that matches and low and behold I found the exact same vase up for auction.  So instead of me, taking photos I just copied the address of the person who is selling the exact vase.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7365315365&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

It would sure be nice if anyone recognizes this.  The base has France embossed with a different number on each vase.  Thanks.  Nancy

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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2005, 10:49:18 PM »
Sorry Nancy these are from Cristal d'Arques, and were - or are? - produced in considerable quantities.

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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2005, 10:52:14 PM »
You can usually pick these up by the dozen from any one trip to a flea market or car boot sale here in the UK. Usually for around £1-2 each.  :(

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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2005, 10:55:51 PM »
Thanks everyone.  I kind of had that feeling when I went on eBay and found an exact copy of the ones that I had bought at the estate sale this morning.  Oh well, tomorrow's another day.  Cheers!

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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2005, 10:59:53 PM »
Enjoy them Nancy! :)   It's all about buying what you like :P  Anything else is a bonus :P

Anne E.B. :wink:
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2005, 11:03:54 PM »
Good point, well made.  :lol:

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« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2005, 09:47:19 AM »
Nancy - with the help of a very nice eBayer who was selling an identical vase to yours complete with its original box!  your vase can now be identified as being - Luminarc, J.G. Durand & Cie, Arques, France. c.70s.
The vase is shown on the front of the box, holding flowers, and it looks really nice. :P

Regards - Anne E.B. :wink:
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« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2005, 09:48:58 AM »
Looks like Ivo pipped me to the post :oops:  But it confirms what he thought. :lol:
Anne E.B

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« Reply #8 on: November 24, 2005, 04:11:43 PM »
Thank you everyone, now I will be able to give it to my brother-in-law for a Christmas present.  He's a little bit of a glass "snob" and will appreciate all the hard work in identifying it!!  Thanks again!
Nancy in Amarillo, Texas

 

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