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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Ohio on September 26, 2012, 03:16:56 PM

Title: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: Ohio on September 26, 2012, 03:16:56 PM

Thought I'd share this piece I picked up on Sunday last week. Rather gaudy decanter covered in gilt, cabochons,etc.  17 1/2" height & 5" diameter. I figure it may be Moser, Lobmyer, Harrach, etc. but in this case attribution isn't a must. Ken

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: Ivo on September 26, 2012, 03:37:24 PM

I Agree with your analysis. Are those cabochons glued on?

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: flying free on September 26, 2012, 08:04:03 PM

'Gaudy' ?  I think that's rather beautiful  ;D  I love a bit of embellishment.  Perfect to use at celebration times.
m

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: Ohio on September 26, 2012, 11:23:43 PM

Quote from: Ivo on September 26, 2012, 03:37:24 PM

I Agree with your analysis. Are those cabochons glued on?

Thanks Ivo...I assume they are, but cannot tell even with a loop searching for a seam...its just raised ovals on the surface. 

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: Ivo on September 27, 2012, 07:06:01 AM

i askd because if it is cut from a cased blank this would be definitely Czech - and if craftfully glued to the surface Italy might be an option.

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: flying free on September 27, 2012, 07:52:26 AM

Odd question alert here. If the cabochons were cut from cased glass Ivo, would they have just trailed the blue glass around the middle of the decanter when it was blown as a blank?  It probably a very obvious answer but I'm just wondering.
 :-[
m

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: Ivo on September 27, 2012, 08:23:49 AM

I think it would be half-posted up to the required level using a spatula.

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: flying free on September 27, 2012, 08:48:53 AM

Thank you

Title: Re: Decanter (just Sharing)
Post by: Ohio on September 27, 2012, 03:44:26 PM

OK my wife who has far better eyes than mine says the ovals are definately part of the glass within the interior itself & not added...no seams. Probably not putting this in correct terms though but doing the best I can.  I  did find these letters/numbers within the polished pontil, but not certain it carries much meaning. Ken