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Author Topic: Whitefriars vase - what colour?  (Read 4249 times)

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Offline lyndhurst44

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Whitefriars vase - what colour?
« on: February 04, 2006, 07:46:32 PM »
Bought two vases today at adjacent charity shops, a 6" Whitefriars bark vase in sage green.
I have tried to check the prices of the Whitefriars on Ebay but unable to find the colour on current and completed auctions, is it a rare colour?
Can anyone advise please :?:
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Bryn (not Brian)

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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2006, 09:05:31 PM »
Hi,
Very difficult to see the colour clearly, but my guesses would be willow, pewter, or cinnamon (in that order).  The pewter would be a grey colour the willow would be a muddy grey/green colour and the cinnamon would be a brown colour. Hope this helps.

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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2006, 09:26:04 PM »
Hi Pat , thanks for your help but I now think the colour is willow , I thought it was a very rare  sage green but now having checked the Jackson Whitefriars book Willow seems the most likely. I bought it very late this afternoon under flourescent lighting and really thought it was sage. I will check again tomorrow in daylight :oops: when I should get a better idea. :roll:
Cheers,
Bryn (not Brian)

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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2006, 09:34:22 PM »
Hi Bryn,
This is a great place to check out Whitefriars auction prices.

http://whitefriarsorg.org/mf/index.php?act=SC&c=13

They have a few in Willow and a couple in Sage too.
If I know, I'll comment. If I think I know, I'll have a go. If I have no idea, I'll just keep quiet and learn from others, so the next time I'll know.

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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2006, 11:03:21 PM »
Hi Della,
Thanks a bunch, that is a great site. I have registered and intend to use it regularly.
I am still confused between the two greens though, I was going to list it on Ebay but I will certainly need the full light of day to determine it's true hue. :D
Cheers and thanks again,
Bryn (not Brian)

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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2006, 11:08:43 PM »
No thanks necessary Bryn. My knowledge is very limited on the glass front and it is always nice to be able to give something back.

Please keep us updated or post a photo of the vase under daylight conditions.
I hope it is sage. :lol:  :lol:

I just love it whatever the colour, as my passion is textured glass.
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2006, 02:52:29 AM »
I think your bark vase is willow - sage is just that bit brighter and more green.

Here is a willow coloured 'coffin vase' (rarer shape) of mine to compare it to - photographed with a natural light source - sold for just under £100.00 in 2004
 


It is a great bargain in my estimation, a very collectable colour and prices have steadily risen

The Skrufs vase is fantastic, by Lars Hellsten I think c1970 - he went on to work for Orrefors in 1972 continuing with very similar designs - It is at a premium because of his name and because it has a label - fantastic at £5.00


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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2006, 12:33:42 PM »
Hi,
Thanks everyone for your help. Sorry for the delay but I've been out hunting the boots again this morning.
Here's  a new photo which I think show's the colour as being Willow as you suggested. I have added a couple of Austrian vases that I picked up this morning for £6. I deliberately made the picture brighter to show the Bark vase colour.
http://i1.tinypic.com/n69b45.jpg
http://i1.tinypic.com/n69bgp.jpg
Thanks again.
Cheers,
Bryn

 

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