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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => British & Irish Glass => Topic started by: Sue C on September 24, 2010, 10:45:59 AM
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Hi all, does anyone have a clear image of the FT65 vase ?? i believe some people call it Dartingtons Frank Thrower Trioka pattern
What colours did they come in and how rare are they? a lot to ask i know sorry.
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Sue, did you check through the Dartington catalogues on whitefriars.org?
http://www.whitefriarsorg.org/memb1/dart/c67.htm
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Hi Anne, yes, but i am afraid they are'nt very clear, what i need are some clear image's of all four sides, size and colours ect, a freind has offered me one but i want to make sure i pay her a fair price.
I have handled it and i am sure it is genuine, but i have read that some were made after the 1980's.
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I'll look in the book later (nice to "see" you :kissy: )
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Ahhhh right, Sue, they are a bit dark yes. How about this:
http://www.20thcenturygeometrics.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/imgpages/3628_rsz_1img_0925.jpg/$file/rsz_1img_0925.jpg (http://www.20thcenturygeometrics.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/imgpages/3628_rsz_1img_0925.jpg/$file/rsz_1img_0925.jpg)
(Pics of other FT patterns here too:
http://www.20thcenturygeometrics.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/3628?opendocument&part=3 (http://www.20thcenturygeometrics.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/3628?opendocument&part=3))
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Hi Christine and Anne, nice to be back, i have a little more time now as Lisa has gone back to collage and Sophia is in creche there so = more time for me!!!
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Hi Anne, you replied while i was typing, they are brill thanks very much, i am now certain they are one and the same FT 65, i have'nt seen very many of these, in fact i can only remember seening one other, but that is no indecation of age and rarity
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:) And it'll be good to have you back too Sue, we've missed you tons! :kissy:
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It's described as a hyacinth vase and was made in clear, midnight, kingfisher and flame. Made for two years, 1968-1970. Mark Hill cites them as rarer.
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Some of the designs have been revisited Sue but not this one as far as I know.
John
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Found one on ebay, and i must say they are asking a hefty price on a buy it now listing !! i might just tell my freind Kath to list it herself, she would be better off in the long run, as although i like the design i would'nt want to pay that much myself :wsh:
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They can ask thousands.... Selling prices are a better guide than asking prices.
Just had a look at the listing and I wonder if it will sell at that price, I don't follow Dartington prices but from the few bits I have sold I suspect that it is quite 'hopeful'. It might fetch that in Kingfisher, more in flame.
John
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My freind has lent me the vase for you opinions, i will take photo's tomorrow.
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Well here it is, and guess what, i just bought the same one from ebay listed in the wrong catagory :thup:
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Result! 8)
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Posted 1st class recorded, superb packaging but guess what, a whacking great scratch right around the inside rim probably done with a diamond ring when cleaning.
Oh well, i didnt pay a lot £20 and i have a rarish example in Kingfisher :-\
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:( that's not good that it wasn't mentioned if it wasn't. What was the description? can you not return it at all?
Sorry to hear this.
m
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Hi, this is the description, the last bit made me laugh, i think i will see if i can get it polished out as i like it and dont think i will get one at this price again. will post a photo of the scratch later.
TEM DESCRIPTION
HERE WE HAVE A VINTAGE,RETRO.OLD GLASS VASE
UNUSAUL SHAPED VASE
DIFFERENT DESIGNS TO EACH SIDE
BLUEY GREEN COLOUR
NO CHIPS OR CRACKS
APPROX.SIZE ... 6 INCHES TALL X 3 INCH SQUARE BASE
A BEAUTIFULL PIECE OF OLD GLASS
A FANTASTIC RETRO ITEM AND WOULD BE GREAT IN ANY COLLECTION
NOTE ... FLASH FROM CAMERA ON THE 4 SIDE PHOTO'S HAS MADE THE VASE LOOK A DARKER COLOUR
AN ABSOLUTE BARGAIN BUY FOR ONE LUCKY BUYER !!!!!
NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 36 MONTHS DUE TO SMALL PARTS.
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Not sure if you can see the scratch, it was difficult to photograph as iy is inside near the bottom of the upper part of the vase, does that make sence??
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If sellers do not mention scratches I usually ask.
Somebody told me (or did I read it on the board) that if you rub a little silicone oil on the scratch it will disappear, it will of course reappear if you wash the vase. Maybe a simpler solution than having it polished.
It's not just toddlers that have trouble with small parts you know. ;D
John
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If sellers do not mention scratches I usually ask.
Somebody told me (or did I read it on the board) that if you rub a little silicone oil on the scratch it will disappear, it will of course reappear if you wash the vase. Maybe a simpler solution than having it polished.
It's not just toddlers that have trouble with small parts you know. ;D
John
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Thanks for the tip, and i hope you have no further trouble with your small parts :P
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Sue, before you consider professional polishing, try a little silver polish on a soft cloth on the scratch. Sometimes very light ones will polish out with that. The pink stuff from Goddards works quite well (comes in a navy blue bottle.)
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Thanks Anne, i have some of that, will give it a try :kissy: