Author Topic: Identification help! Four pressed 'posy' vases... (Read 2780 times)

Jay · « **on:** March 11, 2006, 11:28:48 PM »

Hi everyone,

Pressed glass (outside Holland) is a new field for me, so I hope that I will now discover the names and manufacurers for some 'old favorites' in my collection.

http://www.hogelandshoeve.nl/main66.html

Many thanks for your help!

Jay

Sklounion · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2006, 11:35:25 PM »

Jay, do you have an image from above of the ashtray? (item 2) it would help

regards,
Marcus

mrvaselineglass · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2006, 12:48:51 AM »

Jay
the first one is definitely vaseline/canary/uranium! I can see it glowing all the way to Oklahoma. I don't know who made it, but no doubt in my mind.
You should get a UV light, but you won't need to just to verify this one.
Mr. Vaseline Glass

Jay · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2006, 09:08:04 AM »

Thanks guys.
Martin, I've posted a better 'plan view of the ashtray, which BTW is quite heavy and large for domestic use, so I'm guessing it was made for 'public use'.

However I've also seen other 'ashtray' objects with this 'mound' in the centre, so I guess it does have a specific function?

Pipe-smoking experience anyone?

Jay

Max · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2006, 09:19:27 AM »

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However I've also seen other 'ashtray' objects with this 'mound' in the centre, so I guess it does have a specific function?

For tapping the pipe against to get the old tobacco out?

Jay · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2006, 09:24:02 AM »

Possibly, but my dad always used a special blade/scraper, I don't think tapping HIS pipe would have had much effect 'cos it was too tightly packed.

On the other hand, perhaps with other types of pipe, or types of smoker....perhaps?!

pamela · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2006, 07:38:00 PM »

Frank :?:

Adam · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:25:50 PM »

I never smoked, but tapping-out pipes was certainly commonplace. I remember, many years ago, hearing of someone sitting on the top of Dunstable Downs watching the gliders soar slowly past (London Gliding Club) in the hill lift. As one passed, an arm reached out and tapped out a pipe on the wing strut. The visitor was most impressed with the tranquil nature of the sport.

I was already flying gliders myself by then and it wasn't always as peaceful as that!!

Adam D.

Della · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2006, 08:31:05 PM »

Hi,
The raised centre in the ashtray serves a dual purpose. It is a pipe rest and also a 'knocker.' Yes that is its real name. :lol: And it is for knocking out burnt tobacco.

Della · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2006, 09:13:43 PM »

Vase number 4;

http://www.1st-glass.1st-things.com/gallery-deco/slides/artdecovaseamber04.html

I think it is the same.

Author Topic: Identification help! Four pressed 'posy' vases... (Read 2780 times)

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