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Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2006, 02:14:54 PM
I bought this today and am not really sure why (worrying in itself ). Nice cranberry cased in strong vaseline with a clear applied foot. What I like is the way the vaseline has been pulled into protruding nodules. No idea when or where it was made, but I'm sure someone will enlighten me. Could be a candidate for Leni's triffid gallery.

http://i5.tinypic.com/21otz7k.jpg

Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Ivo on August 02, 2006, 02:49:50 PM
Absolutely 100% triffid - victorian carnivorous table ornament - mind your fingers!
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2006, 03:24:46 PM
Is it likely to be a British triffid, my first thoughts were Stourbridge, but I am now thinking trans Atlantic triffid.
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 02, 2006, 03:24:47 PM
Yep!  That's a triffid allright!   :D  What have I started?   :lol:  :wink:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2006, 03:31:23 PM
Yes I blame you entirely for this one Leni, SWMBO's comment when she saw it is unprintable.
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 02, 2006, 03:42:46 PM
Could be trans-altlantic!   :?   I tend to think of this style - pink / green, plain 'feet', opalescent 'thorns' - as Bohemian!    :shock:   Anyway, it's not quite my style!  I go for the plain green / opalescent ones, not 'cranberry', so I refuse to take the blame!    :lol:  

My OH (sensibly  :twisted: ) makes no comment on my collection, but youngest son is definitely with your 'her indoors' in his opinion of the whole genre!   :roll:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Pat on August 02, 2006, 03:48:25 PM
I've got a huge triffid in the pale yellow with pearline rims. three branches long. I'd love to sell it but the thought of posting it gives me the shivers.
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2006, 03:54:01 PM
One can only hope that when the time comes, that there is a market out there, otherwise I sense another collection coming on.
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chopin-liszt on August 02, 2006, 04:13:13 PM
:D :D :D

I think there'll be a market for these, no problem. They appeal to so many people with entirely different tastes to each other normally!

Give me these (pleeease!) before pressed glass or Carnival or Chance or Pirelli! :twisted:

Or even Whitefriars! :shock:  :lol:

In fact, before lots of things.......
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2006, 05:42:17 PM
I'm with you on all the above Sue apart from Carnival Glass which I've always had a soft spot for as many of the older pieces in particular I find stunning.
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 02, 2006, 06:10:32 PM
Has it got any uranium glass on it, can't tell from here? It cartainly doesn't seem quite English, but it's a lovely colour.

Pat can we see your triffid please :D
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2006, 06:12:53 PM
Glows like mad particularly at the base just above the applied foot where there is about half an inch before the cranberry kicks in.
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 02, 2006, 06:43:08 PM
Oh, there's a market...
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Pat on August 02, 2006, 07:01:06 PM
Ok Pics here. Two vaseline glass triffids that glow like the blazes under UV. The smaller one has damage but the bigger one is good.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-2755

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-2756
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 02, 2006, 07:09:19 PM
Thank you They're lovely, especially the big one  :mrgreen:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 02, 2006, 08:13:56 PM
Oooooooh!   :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  I LOVE[/b] those!   :D

You lucky thing!   :roll:   I'm afraid I won't be in the market for Paul's, but I'd certainly be in the market for those - even with damage!   :twisted:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 02, 2006, 09:49:47 PM
Oh Leni pink is the new yellow for vaseline (I wish).
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 03, 2006, 06:37:28 AM
I'm in the market for them all, depending on price. My only criteria is that it has to glow bright green somewhere under a UV light. There's a market for it Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chopin-liszt on August 03, 2006, 07:55:46 AM
:D :shock: :D

Gorgeous, Pat, especially the big one - it's just beautiful!

I need to know - does an acorn count as a triffid?

I strongly suspect not. It may be proper vaseline (I'll ask Michael to take a pic.) but I honestly think acorns do not really qualify, they're too realistic and I really need a proper triffid....or two...
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 03, 2006, 08:30:32 AM
Quote from: "chopin-liszt"
I need to know - does an acorn count as a triffid?

I strongly suspect not. It may be proper vaseline (I'll ask Michael to take a pic.) but I honestly think acorns do not really qualify, they're too realistic


I wouldn't count it as a triffid (or an 'Audrey'  :lol: ) but I reckon it's definitely 'proper' vaseline.  Sounds like an 'Acorn & Leaf Chalice' from your description.  Sadly, they're not old,  but I like them.  They look fun!  I'd like to see a pic when you can  :D  
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and I really need a proper triffid....or two...

 :x Nooooooo!   :evil:  No more collectors of triffids!  They're mine, do you hear?  MINE!   :twisted:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 03, 2006, 08:35:24 AM
Duplicate post deleted.  What is up this morning?   :roll:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chopin-liszt on August 03, 2006, 08:51:01 AM
:D :D :D

I think you're right, Leni, it does have a leaf, and on closer inspection, I think it used to have two. (I've just found more damage that was hiding).I also think it used to have 3 leafy feet, but it only has 2 now. It has been a bit polished, and there's a big crack in the base. It still displays very well. I'd agree with you that on these, a bit of damage is not really a problem.

 :lol: :oops: :lol: Hoist a little by your own petard, Leni - you should have said an acorn DID count. However, I'm not after your paperweights! (unless they're those jellyfish ones) :twisted:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: heartofglass on August 03, 2006, 12:25:48 PM
Great "triffids" Pat!
The multi-branch pieces are stunning.
I love this kind of glass, in any colour.
There's definitely a market for this glass, & it rocks my world far more than any modern stuff.
Paul, your vase is really beautiful.
I must warn you that one day you'll realise your house is full of this glass!
It's addictive-either that or it breeds! :D
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chopin-liszt on August 03, 2006, 12:34:10 PM
:shock: :lol: :shock:

Marinka says:- ".....or it breeds" - I WISH!
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 03, 2006, 12:49:15 PM
Quote from: "heartofglass"
It's addictive-either that or it breeds! :D

Both, I reckon!   :shock: :roll: :lol:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 03, 2006, 01:19:04 PM
How's this for breeding?  :wink:  From this  http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10048/normal_Green_glass_collection_Jul_05.jpg

to this  :shock:  :shock:  in one year!     :roll: http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10048/Green_glass_collection_Aug_06.jpg

I wish I had a nice cabinet to display them properly!   :(   (And some space to put the cabinet!  :lol:  :roll: )
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: heartofglass on August 03, 2006, 01:25:05 PM
Wow!
Leni,that's a fabulous collection (& very fertile,too!). :lol:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Pat on August 03, 2006, 01:30:14 PM
A really fabulous collection. Dare I ask....are you able to dust? I wouldn't bother if it was me LOL.
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 03, 2006, 01:38:28 PM
Quote from: "Pat"
A really fabulous collection. Dare I ask....are you able to dust? I wouldn't bother if it was me LOL.

Very occasionally, I admit  :oops:  I dust - with the vaccum cleaner dusting brush!  :wink:  :lol:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: heartofglass on August 03, 2006, 02:30:45 PM
Dusting is something I don't have to do too often as most of my glass is in cabinets.
But when I do have to dust I use artist's brushes. Soft hair ones like watercolour brushes.
Excellent & also gentle on delicate Victorian confections of thorns & flowers!
Leni,
A cabinet will be a good investment for your beautiful green glass collection- no more dusting, safety from damage,etc.
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 03, 2006, 02:34:53 PM
Quote from: "heartofglass"
A cabinet will be a good investment for your beautiful green glass collection- no more dusting, safety from damage,etc.

I so agree!  But it will have to be one which comes with a 'sky-hook' to hang it from, 'cos I've run out of floor (and wall!) space!   :(  :roll:  :lol:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 03, 2006, 02:59:02 PM
Leni I love your fish mirror what is it?
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: heartofglass on August 03, 2006, 03:02:38 PM
I must admit I'm having the same problem now! :roll:
There are only so many cabinets you can have in the average house!
Then it starts to look like an antiques shop! :lol:
I'm definitely up to that stage....... :D
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Pat on August 03, 2006, 03:03:55 PM
It's that bad here that some of my stuff is in boxes!! But I do have a 3 year old living with me and he seems to need all the space.
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: chuggy on August 03, 2006, 03:07:36 PM
Whats a cabinet? You mean it's not supposed to live on the window sill, floor, top of the airing cupboard and 27 crates in the garage. Oh and 11 cardboard box fulls as well.
Paul
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Leni on August 03, 2006, 03:13:19 PM
Quote from: "chuggy"
Leni I love your fish mirror what is it?
Paul

It's made of plaster, and very heavy!  A local chap used to make them but I don't know if he still does.  It was plain cream colour when I got it, but I painted it to 'go with' my room   :oops:  :roll:

And yes, I too have glass on every window sill, cupboard, table, ... every flat surface in fact!  AND on top of the cabinets I do have!  

None in boxes, though   :wink:   Every piece of glass I own is on display somewhere!   :shock:   :lol:
Title: I think I've got a triffid, anyone ID please
Post by: Max on August 03, 2006, 04:48:51 PM
Ooops, realised I was wibbling, big style.  Edited out, saved for another time.  :wink:  :lol: