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Author Topic: Need help identifying vase: possible Venini?  (Read 1904 times)

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Offline bobjames278

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Re: Need help identifying vase: possible Venini?
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2018, 08:40:06 PM »
Thanks for your guys' help; and due to your help, I went after the auction house and am having my 250$ refunded.

Cheers, much appreciated!

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Re: Need help identifying vase: possible Venini?
« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2018, 09:29:48 PM »
Pinkspoons, thanks for your help. I'm curious about your experience and expertise?

I've been a vintage retailer for well over a decade - mostly Scandinavian and Italian glass and lighting.

I'd also support what Sue says - try to handle as much glass as possible and you'll build a 'feel' for what is/isn't right (although even after years at it, it's still very possible to make some forehead-slapping mistakes). As Sue also says, regular trips to homeware shops (TK Maxx, Ikea, etc...) are helpful, too - Chinese-made glass from ten years or so ago used to be obviously Chinese (garish colours, wonky or ugly shapes, poorly-made, poorly-finished, low quality glass), but many of their glassworks have really upped their game and can be near-indistinguishable in terms of technique and finish from half-decent Murano or Scandinavian glass.

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Re: Need help identifying vase: possible Venini?
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2018, 08:15:45 AM »
Excellent advice Sue, I once purchased a shattered Lalique bowl (signed by the master) which had been expertly glued back together. An undamaged one would have set me back well over a thousand pounds, but I was able to get a feel for this stunning glass for just a few pounds. Once you have had your hands on an original piece, it is much easier to spot the fakes, but that label would probably have fooled me too.  I will certainly be extra vigilant in the future.

Interestingly enough, I have just received an email from an outfit in China offering to ‘reproduce’ some of the items in my shop...Grrrrr >:( >:( >:(
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Re: Need help identifying vase: possible Venini?
« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2018, 01:13:23 PM »
Well done.  ;D
It really is worth getting hold of certain really good, but damaged pieces. They're the only way some of us can afford the best. Lots of them can still display very well, but the best bit is being able to study and feel them properly. :)
Cheers, Sue M. (she/her)

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