I am trying to research a recently purchased decanter made by Orrefors, Sweden.
It is etched on the base ‘Orrefors H 2493/111’ from which I would assume that Edvard Hald was the designer (H) and the decanter manufactured in 1941 (2493).
I have however come across Internet auction listing this same design stating that it was made in the 1930’s.
What makes it unusual, however, is the incredibly fine engraving of vine leaves and a bunch of grapes on one of the larger faces of the decanter.
Underneath the ‘Orrefors’ engraving I can read a second and finer engraving ‘Patrick Heriz-Smith 76’
Am I correct in believing that Patrick Heriz-Smith (born 1920 - died 2011) may have taken an older Orrefors decanter model and put his own engraving on it?
I haven’t finished my research into this glass engraver, artist and teacher (husband of the artist Audrey Pilkington and father of sculptor Bridget Heriz) but have discovered he gave lessons in glass engraving and was very well respected in this field.
I have attached the best photo I have of his engraving on this decanter which has joined an ever expanding collection of Orrefors, Wedgwood and Dartington decanters!
I would be grateful for any information you may have relating to this decanter and if you can confirm that my assumptions are correct.