Topic: Huge 'Aqua' signed studio vase

[chriscooper]

Really not getting anywhere with this one does it say SB, or maybe 573
the two signatures appear to Irene F / James M or could that be who it was made for? dated 1998. It stands 7" and weighs almost 3kg
Any thoughts appreciated has always Chris

https://picasaweb.google.com/107067405711297858658/SignedAquaStudioVase

[chriscooper]

A search came up with Irene Frolic and James Michael which led  me here.... http://www.northlandsglass.com/about/history Master classes led by some great artists the first by Bertie Valliens some nice glass in the galleries if you open them.
Which I knew nothing about but sounds a great idea....
Initial thoughts probably American but what led me back to the UK was the sheer weight of the piece, the price to ship it over and the purchase price would make it an expensive purchase. Probably not the best formula to base your research on 

Chris

[rosieposie]

Just viewed the lovely art glass studio link Chris...stunning work, and looks as though most has sold as the last two galleries are empty. You certainly seem to have got the knack of spotting good Scottish Art Glass, and this piece is a lovely blue...  I agree about weight + postage cost ruling out American glass!
I think it says 573.