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Author Topic: Barbini or Chalet?  (Read 1850 times)

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Offline Ivo

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« on: August 17, 2006, 08:25:45 AM »
This one surfaced in Montreal many years ago. Someone suggested Barbini at the time - but no-one had heard of Chalet then.

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« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2006, 05:18:44 PM »
Hi Ivo,

It doesn't scream either Chalet or Murano glass to me. Of the two, I'd go with Murano, but I've not seen anything like it by Barbini.  Are you sure it's not Scandinavian?

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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2006, 05:55:29 PM »
I am not sure of anything any more, Laura. But the weight, bottom finish and the frivolous uselessness of the object suggest Murano not Sweden. :D

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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2006, 06:26:06 PM »
The Italians did so much that it's hard to rule anyting out.  I agree with you about the shape, and the spots. I just don't see that much in the way of clear glass from the Italians.

It could also be Bohemian or Polish.  Another mystery!

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« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2006, 07:52:54 PM »
The way the handle is attached doesnt seem that Italian to me...
Even with attached pieces, like handles, there's always a smooth flow to the pieces. Im not sold on Italian yet... The random spots on the glass, I can see that in Murano pieces. Just not sure Ivo.
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2006, 11:32:15 PM »
Any chance this is Tiffin "Free form?"  Given the general shape, it would have been my first guess.

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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2006, 12:53:47 AM »
My first thought was Blenko when I saw the shape.  It looks like a Blenko sheared rim pitcher.  But the shape and handle attachment appear to be slightly different.  I also have not been able to find the red dots on clearn being made by Blenko.

Where is Cathy G when we need her  :lol:

 

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