Topic: 1950's Murano "Grand Prize" Brussels Vase

[jotz34]

Hi, this vase measures about 6.75 inches tall and is a purplish color with a green that appears to have a vaseline glass glow. The sticker reads "Murano, Grand Prize, Genuine Venetian Glass, World's Fair, Brussels". Can anyone suggest some possible artists?
Thanks
http://i1.tinypic.com/wvzm1d.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/wvznmo.jpg

[chuggy]

Nice piece of quality sommerso, almost certainly Seguso Vetri d'Arte and designed by Flavio Poli as they were a major exhibitor at this event and I've had pieces with both this label and the company labels as well.
Paul

[horochar]

What style.  Really stunning piece!  What's also nice is that it appears to be in perfect condition.  If it makes its way to eBay, I'll be sure to place a bid or two.
Charles.

[jotz34]

Thanks to all for the responses so far. From what I have seen on internet sites it does appear to be Poli as you suggested. It does have a very small "flea bite" at base which is on the clear part of the glass and is only seen at certain angles - but for $3.00 I won't complain.

[Pip]

How interesting - I also have a piece from the Brussels fair in 1958 - a picture of my vase and a closeup of the label are below.  I bought this a few months ago not knowing that my mother had attended the fair as a young woman with her parents - coincidence eh?  Anyway, Peter is this the type of green one you mentioned earlier in this thread?

http://tinypic.com/x1mz44.jpg
http://tinypic.com/x1mxl3.jpg

I originally bought it to sell on in my eBay shop but haven't been able to part with it yet - it's such a nice piece and I paid a reasonable sum for it (for me anyway!).

[paradisetrader]

Hi Pip
Thanks for posting - very interesting piece. The colors in your pic are pretty clear but I can't tell for sure if either the casing or inner layers of your are uranium or not.
I suspect not but do you have a blacklight to test it ?

The other item (that Chuugy and I were debating) which, like jotz34's item, does have a uranium casing layer is shown in this topic http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,5188.0.html

jotz34 Please may we know your firstname or nickname - it's more friendly and I'm sure, more memorable ! Thanks

[jotz34]

Hi, My daughter has a black light pen from The Spy Museum around here somewhere. I will track it down and add a couple pics in a bit. Thanks to all.
Jean

[chuggy]

Pip I think your piece is also Seguso Vetri d'Arte and by Poli, any more while we're on a roll.
Paul

[Pip]

excellent    - ty Paul for the confirmation - mine was abit more expensive than Jean's (who said she paid $3 - nice one Jean!) but still one of my better buys I reckon).

[jotz34]

Sorry, my name is Jean. Thanks for all the help and comments. Tinypics.com seems to be down right now so I will add the photos I took as soon as it is back up.
Jean