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Title: Opalescent vase with Elephant head handles
Post by: Tony on July 06, 2004, 08:07:32 AM

Hi one and all
Can anybody help me with an ID for this large opalescent vase with elephant head handles. It is 10 inches high by 7 inches in diameter at the top by 4 inches in diameter at the base, and is 12 inches across the handles. I feel it is from late 1920s to early 1930s could be French or Bohemian, mould work for handles is very good, the base has wear plus a polished centre, here is a link to my Yahoo photo album.
http://au.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tony554nz/my_photos

Tony H in NZ


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Title: Sowerby?
Post by: David E on July 06, 2004, 12:53:04 PM

Hi Tony,

If you look at my slightly earlier message 'SOWERBY ELEPHANT DISH' you'll notice these have very similar handles. However, I'm waiting for confirmation on whether mine are actually Sowerby and I'm sure Bernard C will reply shortly.

David

Title: Opalescent vase with Elephant head handles
Post by: David E on July 15, 2004, 08:42:14 AM

bump

Is Tony's bowl in anyway linked to Sowerby?

David

Title: Opalescent vase with Elephant head handles
Post by: paradisetrader on November 28, 2005, 03:25:38 PM

Tony H
Did you ever get an ID on this ?
Maybe in another topic ?
If not please repost pics.

Title: Opalescent vase with Elephant head handles
Post by: Tony H on November 30, 2005, 08:55:54 AM

Hi Guys
I have been told by a friend it could be Barolac but no other Info as to why.

Sorry I seem to have lost photos, it is not my piece so when I next see the owner he may still have it I will try and photo it again

Tony H in NZ

Title: Opalescent vase with Elephant head handles
Post by: Tony H on December 13, 2005, 08:56:11 AM

Hi Guys

I have made a new album in Glass Gallary ( with thanks to Anne a great idea ) with some new photos of this vase.

Can anyone help with an ID

Sorry I forgot to add some details vase is 10" high 7" in dia at the top and 4" in dia at the base the glass is just over 1/4" thick and the vase weighs in at 3.935kgs. age wear to base, which is polished, also with center polished pontil.

Tony H in NZ

Title: Opalescent vase with Elephant head handles
Post by: chuggy on December 13, 2005, 06:44:35 PM

Have no idea on maker, but I think it's fabulous and wish I could find one over here. Only possible suggestion is Etling since I know some of their stuff appears unsigned.
Paul