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Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: Shompi on August 29, 2005, 01:26:54 PM
Any ideas about this odd little gem ?

It is a dirty ultramine colour, roughly blown with unground pontil, unfinished neck and numerous faults. It stands 110mm tall with diameter of 46mm at the bulb.

Purchased at auction as a 'Roman vase' but obviously not, can you help ??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/Shompi/Memorabliss/280805/DSCF1337.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/Shompi/Memorabliss/280805/DSCF1341.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/Shompi/Memorabliss/280805/DSCF1339.jpg
Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: Max on August 29, 2005, 01:51:52 PM
The bright colour, the air bubbles trapped and the rough pontil mark reminds me of Mexican glass.   :?
Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: RAY on August 29, 2005, 10:39:26 PM
Spanish recycled glass
Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: chopin-liszt on August 30, 2005, 07:44:16 AM
:D:lol::D
And I vote for Mexican recycled!
Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: RAY on August 30, 2005, 04:03:18 PM
ok Mexnish recycled glass :D
Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: RAY on August 30, 2005, 05:53:29 PM
Shompi

if i was you i would take it back to the auction house and get your money back, which you are entitled to do " as goods misinformed or misleading "
Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: Max on August 30, 2005, 08:19:33 PM
Ray, was I completely wrong with Mexican glass?  I have a piece here that I've always called that - have I been wrong all this time?  lol It won't be the first time.   :D  :wink:
Title: "Roman vase !!" needing ID
Post by: Shompi on August 31, 2005, 06:30:25 AM
Mucho gracias for the advice gentlemen, nice to have some ideas about its true origin. It was at a small local auction where they tend to exaggerate a little sometimes and it only cost £1 anyway so I don't feel the need to ask for a refund, and even though it has no great value I still like its quirky look so will keep it for now. Mañana !