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Glass / Re: Bohemian Vase ID Help
« Last post by Lustrousstone on March 28, 2023, 01:28:36 PM »It's nice but a bit ordinary for Moser
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Glass / Re: Fused sphere surface decoration query.
« Last post by Lustrousstone on March 28, 2023, 01:27:24 PM »Not wanting to pee on the parade but that kind of assumes Vincendeau is correct; 1998 is a long while ago in the knowledge business, so unless she had access to a catalogue...
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Murano & Italy Glass / Re: Antique perfume holders from Murano ??
« Last post by NevB on March 28, 2023, 12:35:22 PM »It was just a guess from the patterns on them that they are later, it is difficult to tell without handling them. I'm not an expert on Murano.
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Murano & Italy Glass / Re: Antique perfume holders from Murano ??
« Last post by Andreadb on March 28, 2023, 11:29:26 AM »Thank you NevB,
You are definitely right in observing that the caps are not suitable for liquids, I had not thought about that!! So snuff boxes they quite certainly are.
But on what are you basing your dating at mid 20th century? I had a feeling they are older considering the relatively "rough" quality of manufacture.
Regards
Andrea
You are definitely right in observing that the caps are not suitable for liquids, I had not thought about that!! So snuff boxes they quite certainly are.
But on what are you basing your dating at mid 20th century? I had a feeling they are older considering the relatively "rough" quality of manufacture.
Regards
Andrea
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Glass / Re: Do I not understand? Lead in glass a barrier to fluorescence of uranium opaline?
« Last post by chopin-liszt on March 28, 2023, 11:12:07 AM »Lead does make the metal softer and easier to manipulate. It doesn't cool quite as rapidly as unleaded glass, giving the maker a little more leeway and time during the hot work, with fewer trips to the glory hole. I believe it is easier to cut too when cold.
Less brittle is a very good way to describe it. As long as it applies to the hot work as well as the cold work.
Less brittle is a very good way to describe it. As long as it applies to the hot work as well as the cold work.
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Glass / White & Clear Cased Glass Vase ID Help
« Last post by Roobarb on March 28, 2023, 10:23:06 AM »Hello, looking for help with identifying this piece. Thank you
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Murano & Italy Glass / Re: Antique perfume holders from Murano ??
« Last post by NevB on March 28, 2023, 09:36:19 AM »I think they are for snuff as the stoppers do not look secure enough to hold liquid and they look like the stoppers on other snuff bottles. I cannot find anything like them but I agree they are most likely from Murano but possibly mid 20th century. The curl on the end reminds me of the "snuff mulls" made from horns.
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Glass / Re: Bohemian Vase ID Help
« Last post by NevB on March 28, 2023, 08:50:28 AM »It might be by Moser but could also be by one of the other Bohemian or German makers. You could try searching this linked site but it might take you some time.
https://www.bohemianglass.org/
https://www.bohemianglass.org/
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Glass / Re: Bohemian Vase ID Help
« Last post by chasdevlin on March 28, 2023, 08:40:13 AM »Replying only because I like your piece and no one else has replied. I wish I had something more concrete to contribute, but I would agree it's highly like to be Bohemian, from about 1890-1900, very much Art Nouveau in style.
As for maker..I think you're looking at one of the better Bohemian factories, but I'd like to hear what others think.
As for maker..I think you're looking at one of the better Bohemian factories, but I'd like to hear what others think.
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Glass / Re: Do I not understand? Lead in glass a barrier to fluorescence of uranium opaline?
« Last post by glassobsessed on March 28, 2023, 07:53:28 AM »Lead was added to give the resulting glass good clarity, surely counter productive if you want an opaline. A byproduct of adding lead is that it makes the glass softer so it is easier to cut, not certain about this but it may make it less brittle too.
John
John
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