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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Animals & Figurines => Topic started by: Tigerchips on July 26, 2006, 09:00:30 PM
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I once saw a snake charmer attributed to Pirelli on ebay though I do not know if this was true or not. Whatever it was, it made a lot of money.
Anyway, this is probably not it as I'm sure the one on ebay was a lot smaller.
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-2635
The green flat base appears to be ground down in places (?) and is probably not original?
Any clues as to who made it, etc, much appreiciated.
Thank's Tony.
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It is a Pirelli, turquoise part is the original base.
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Oh what a fun item! I love it.
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Oh, wow, just when I tried to talk myself out of it, it's Pirelli afterall. :lol:
Thanks a lot Frank, I've finally got a Pirelli piece. 8)
Has the base been tampered with or is it supposed to have those sloping bits on it?
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The clear base is a later addition :shock:
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I see, how do I remove it without smashing the glass? Warm water perhaps or should I leave it? It actually looks quite nice with the base on.
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Try warm water (not hot), otherwise I would leave it. If you're going to sell it just explain that's how you got it. It may be uncommon enough to do well as is
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I wouldn't risk the damage, quite scarce only a handfull shown up in the past year.
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I'd leave it as is too, probably.
Glass that's been added to is always going to be more saleable than glass that's been broken. :D
But if you feel you have to have a tinker, you might bode well with soaking it in nail-polish remover, which will likely dissolve the glue. Apparently lighter fluid works too.
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Thanks, yep, I'll just leave it.
Funnily enough, I saw a snake charmer a few years back but I can't remember what it looked like, do many companies make these?
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No idea, I have only seen Pirelli ones. Lauscha probably have done them though.
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Thanks, I'll sell it as a magical genie snake charmer, no. :lol: