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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => British & Irish Glass => Topic started by: stemidd on October 17, 2012, 06:06:20 PM

Title: unusual 3 lions mark on glass base - ID = Guernsey Island Studio Glass
Post by: stemidd on October 17, 2012, 06:06:20 PM

hi all,

i have an unusual vase that looks like murano in style but seem to have three lions impressed into the pontil base when the glass was molten, has any of you experts out there come accross it before and can give me any info on the maker etc.

thanks in advance

from steve in the uk, leeds

cheers

steve

Title: Re: unusual 3 lions mark on glass base
Post by: Lustrousstone on October 17, 2012, 06:08:34 PM

As I said to Orlando earlier, a search on here reveals all! Guernsey glass!!

Title: Re: unusual 3 lions mark on glass base
Post by: chopin-liszt on October 17, 2012, 06:14:21 PM

But that's the first one I've seen that is actually recognisable as 3 lions.  ;D
Normally, I think it looks like three men in a boat....

Title: Re: unusual 3 lions mark on glass base
Post by: stemidd on October 17, 2012, 06:36:10 PM

hi christine,

many thanks for your swift reply

cheers

steve
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