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Title: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: Retro Mojo UK on November 29, 2012, 11:06:48 AM

Hi all, just going to post a few I'm stuck on, cheers :-)

Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase

Measures 11" tall, ruby red glass cased in clear, polished pontil, fire polished rim, very heavy, superb quality.

This to me has all the hallmarks of Whitefriars but I cannot find it catalogued. Could it be a 'frigger'?
   

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 29, 2012, 12:45:31 PM

Absolutely not wfs! Very possibly modern/contemporary Polish or Chinese. Is the base rough around the pontil mark?

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: Retro Mojo UK on November 29, 2012, 12:47:57 PM

Hi Sue,

It is smooth around the pontil mark

Thanks

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: chopin-liszt on November 29, 2012, 02:27:37 PM

bright and shiney smooth? (had to watch my spelling there!)

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: Retro Mojo UK on November 29, 2012, 02:55:45 PM

Bright and shiny smooth :)

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: Retro Mojo UK on January 08, 2013, 02:46:24 PM

Successful ID - I've found a similar one still with it's M&S label for £28 on!

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 08, 2013, 03:08:39 PM

That's only the retailer. Producer could be anywhere. It's a start though

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: Retro Mojo UK on January 08, 2013, 03:20:47 PM

Hi,

Now that I know it was commissioned by M&S I don't think there's much more to say about it, I've found what I needed to know  :)

Title: Re: Organic Freeform Ruby Red Vase
Post by: Ivo on January 08, 2013, 03:38:33 PM

It is a very popular shape and has been around since the nineties. Largest retailer is undoubtedly Ikea. I believe these have been made in Poland, China and India alike.