Author Topic: Probably Chinese but... (Read 987 times)

Lustrousstone · « **on:** June 09, 2006, 07:31:33 PM »

I'm sure I've seen it on here but can I find it :?: I can even remember that it was with a blue, green and white splodgy one that I'm sure was identified a Caithness. Not sure whether the base is polished and well worn or not polished. Click to enlarge
(http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/lustrousstone/th_IMG_0409.jpg)

Lustrousstone · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2006, 11:33:22 AM »

Do I take it from the deafening silence that it is Chinese? :cry:

Leni · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2006, 11:45:12 AM »

Sorry, Christine :oops:

I think the answer is 'Probably'. It could be Scandi, but the slightly bubbly glass says to me it's more likely Chinese.

It's cleverly done, and attrractive, anyway, isn't it?

Lustrousstone · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2006, 02:45:02 PM »

I like it, particularly the 'coated' bubbles. It was only £2

Leni · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2006, 07:27:37 PM »

Quote from: "Lustrousstone"

It was only £2

Bargain!

I have a few in this and similar styles, and I reckon to pay not more than £6.00 or thereabouts. Interesting techniques, and well worth the money, IMNSHO :wink:

Leni · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2006, 08:34:06 AM »

Suddenly occurs to me that of course this weight could be by Langham glass! I have seen this sort of 'coated bubble' done by them.

They usually have a label, but this could easily have been removed. What is the base like, Christine?

Connie · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2006, 09:43:53 AM »

I saw a similar if not identical paperweight in a truck stop in Iowa 2 weeks ago. (Long story of why I was in a truck stop in IA :lol: )

They had big glass display cases of all types of Art Glass. To my extreme irritation the price tag was over all the labels :x But given the prices in the $19.99 to $49.99 range for large pieces I suspect they are Far East in origin.

Lustrousstone · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2006, 01:27:26 PM »

The base is ground but not polished with some wear. Thanks both for your thoughts

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