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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, Austria => Topic started by: Otis Orlando on January 18, 2010, 01:36:26 AM

Title: Brown and Clear Vase - ID = Frantisek Zemek for Sklo Union
Post by: Otis Orlando on January 18, 2010, 01:36:26 AM

Unusual looking vase.  The height of the vase measures 14.5cm, the base 7.2cm, and the top longest point 14.5cm.  It should be noted that the pontil is flat and indents in approx. 1cm.  the underneath rim measures 0.5cm.   Can identify this particular piece?  Many thanks!

Title: Re: Brown and Clear Vase
Post by: Otis Orlando on January 19, 2010, 11:20:23 PM

Unusual looking vase.  The height of the vase measures 14.5cm, the base 7.2cm, and the top longest point 14.5cm.  It should be noted that the pontil is flat and indents in approx. 1cm.  the underneath rim measures 0.5cm.   Can anyone identify this particular piece?  Many thanks!

Title: Re: Brown and Clear Vase
Post by: Anne on January 20, 2010, 11:52:30 PM

Yup, I can!  :thup:

It's catalogue/pattern no. 19867, created by Frantisek Zemek for one of the Sklo Union factories. An example of this vase in a sea green colour is shown in Marcus Newhall's book, Sklo Union Art Before Industry: 20th Century Czech Pressed Glass (http://www.sklounion.com) (page 124). I have one the same sort of colour as yours.

Title: Re: Brown and Clear Vase
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 21, 2010, 07:18:25 AM

In that case the "pontil" mark is the ground base rim, not the indented bit, as it is pressed glass

Title: Re: Brown and Clear Vase
Post by: Anne on January 21, 2010, 04:27:17 PM

Hmmm yeah I should have mentioned that... thanks Christine.  :thup:

Title: Re: Brown and Clear Vase
Post by: Otis Orlando on January 22, 2010, 10:28:28 PM

Cheers! for that Christine  and Ann.   :kissy: