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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: ahremck on May 21, 2012, 10:01:20 AM
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I bought this PWt off Ebay from Bulgaria on spec. I did not believe it to be Orrefors as claimed but it was interesting anyway. When I complained they refunded the purchase price and I still have it - but now I would like to try to find a maker as in many ways it is well done.
The actual sunbather is a very thin layer c. 5mms above the orange "sand". The base is only roughly polished and the side stand is finished the same way. The glass is also a very pale brown - not what I would eexpect form a piece like this if it came out of China. Otherwise I have to say it is very neatly put together.
An ideas as to where it was made would be appreciated.
Ross
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Its an interesting weight and has several distinguishing characteristics, I am surprised nobody has narrowed it down as yet. Roger.
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Try looking up Phoenician glass Malta also item num 2007 6044 5629 on ebay, it may be finished now but it looks the same manufacturing process. Regards Roger.
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I wonder if it is actually Bulgarian; a Black Sea resort souvenir (There is a Bulgarian glass industry)
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could be american as the new jersey area was big on frit weights