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Title: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 23, 2012, 02:09:53 PM
A really nice piece of glass. Seems well made to me. Think it is a TK Maxx piece but wondered if anyone knew about the unusual mark seen in the second and third picture. It must be a mark of some sort as it does not fit with the rest of it. It is 24cm wide and 17cm in height. The tail end has a snapped pontil mark that is a little rough but only a couple of mm in size.
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 23, 2012, 02:44:20 PM
Seen in TKMaxx - with Murano labels on. Silver, oval ones, with blue writing on. I think they'rre napkin holders or candlesticks.
(I was hoping for Beranek flowers - I got mine in TKMaxx - it's not all tat!)
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 23, 2012, 02:51:19 PM
I have seen a number of good pieces in TK Maxx. It was a regular of mine to look in. I had a few nice Caithness pieces and Murano but haven't been over that way in a while. A small amount of some Chinese (was my initial guess) glass seems to be getting better but in the main just quickly made with no real feeling. Thanks again Chopin.
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: adam20 on September 23, 2012, 04:39:04 PM
I have one of these bought in TK Maxx described as suitable for a votive, although quite how eludes me. I think they are quite nice but have the deceptive Murano label attached (mine does anyway) - 'Vetro Eseguito. Secondo Latecnica De Maestri Di Murano' however in small writing 'Made in Italy' so I don't think these are all Chinese. I like mine, its very decorative.

Adam
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 23, 2012, 04:54:01 PM
Not a chance of getting a candle attached to this flower either ! I think it is a well made piece, lots of colours and textures and I got it back from the bootsale undamaged !. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 23, 2012, 05:27:41 PM
I did play with some of the ones I saw - I worked out the candle should stick in the spiral bit which is propped upright on the flower petals. Table decoration type of thing.
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 23, 2012, 07:18:52 PM
You could knock me over with a feather !  ;D ;D ;D Well spotted Chopin. Best change my listing to suit. It looks pretty good with a candle in too !!
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: TxSilver on September 24, 2012, 12:40:19 AM
It was made by Chirico of Naples, Italy. It is the type glass that often carries the "Lavorazione Arte Murano" label. Sometimes they have the type label Adam wrote about. You can see a similar one if you check item 408 at http://www.vetreriechirico.it/showroom/?page_id=88 (6th row down, third column over).
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 24, 2012, 07:31:18 AM
Still feeling a little sheepish about the candle thing  ;D. I was surprised it was murano but could see it was well made. Chalk another success up to the GMB. Thanks all. Pete
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 24, 2012, 08:23:25 AM
 :o
It looks fabby with the candle in it - use that pic in your listing!
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 24, 2012, 08:58:08 AM
Already done  ;D Will have to be very careful with the packing on this piece ! It needs a very tall candle. A votive just doesn't fit but I agree it is a very good look. The link from TxSilver puts the ID at 100%. Now if anyone can sort the Bird Vase I added it will make a good day at the booty. (Langham Air Bubbles Paperweight, Stuart Crystal vase (£1), Murano Flower, Walther Heart and Uranium Bird/Vase) all for under £15. And I was an hour late  ;) Thanks again.   Pete
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: adam20 on September 24, 2012, 09:58:30 AM
And here is an actual photo of mine.

Adam
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 24, 2012, 11:47:42 AM
Were you as surprised as me when we were informed of how to use it  :-[ :-[ and how good it looks with the candle in the correct place ;D  My mind says stems go below a flower and just did not think it through :-[ Nice pieces though.
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: TxSilver on September 24, 2012, 01:48:31 PM
Still feeling a little sheepish about the candle thing  ;D. I was surprised it was murano but could see it was well made. Chalk another success up to the GMB. Thanks all. Pete

Pete, it is Italian, but not Murano. The labels just refer to it being made in the style of Murano glass. Personally I think they are made in the style of Naples glass. :)
Title: Re: Glass Flower Probably TK Maxx but....
Post by: petet63 on September 24, 2012, 05:18:03 PM
Just read a post dated 2008 on another site that translates it as "glass was made according to the technique of the masters of murano" and it was hinted at that it may have been done to mislead tourists. More to do now ! The website shows the company address as being Casandrino Naples. Thanks TxSiver. Have amended the listing....again  ;D