Author Topic: "Target" Bud Vase - Swedish, Finnish, Murano? (Read 871 times)

horochar · « **on:** August 28, 2006, 08:43:00 PM »

I am wondering who produced this heavy glass bud vase. The colors remind me of the Italian flag, although my instincts tell me Scandinavian. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Charles.
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Della · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2006, 08:44:42 PM »

Hi Charles,
Made by Walther glass in the 1970's.

Pip · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2006, 09:01:11 PM »

oooh I really like those - everytime one comes up on eBay I get outbid on it grrrrrrrrrrrrrr - good find Charles!

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2006, 09:17:30 PM »

They pop up quite frequently (and cheaply) on eBay.de - they're usually listed as 'Panton glasvaser' or somesuch.

But they sell well here in the UK.

Edit:
Ah, here we go:

AUCTION

horochar · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2006, 09:25:41 PM »

Pip-
I paid $22 for mine at an antique store, hoping to resell to offset cost of a couple of Murano splurges. :cry: Life is hard. Happy bidding, but if you don't win the auction for the pair being offered now on eBay Deutschland -- see edit to prior post -- contact me.
Charles.

Pip · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2006, 09:26:42 PM »

Quote from: "Pinkspoons"

They pop up quite frequently (and cheaply) on eBay.de - they're usually listed as 'Panton glasvaser' or somesuch.

But they sell well here in the UK.

LOL thanks for the link Nic - it's that old 'Panton Eames' chestnut again :roll:

EDIT - thanks also Charles - I shall keep my beady eyes on those two babies!

Della · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2006, 09:31:23 PM »

Hi Pip, :lol:

I have bought off this lady and she packs her pieces really well.

Charles,
You're welcome!

Pip · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2006, 03:50:33 PM »

What a co-incidence - watching the daytime TV bargain/antiques programmes today (as you do!) on Cash in the Attic they had a whole collection of these vases in various sizes and shapes. The expert wrongly attributed them as Pukeberg - they were then taken along to Ron Wheeler for his consideration (from Artius Glass and contributor to this board) who correctly identified them as Walther. Nice one Ron!