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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Jonathan66 on March 02, 2013, 02:15:28 PM

Title: Archimede Seguso?
Post by: Jonathan66 on March 02, 2013, 02:15:28 PM

I've recently bought this vase in auction (UK). I don't know about glass, but my limited research shows similar vases from Archimede Seguso. Could it be one?

Title: Re: Archimede Seguso?
Post by: glassobsessed on March 03, 2013, 02:55:39 AM

Welcome to the board.

Can we have a photo of the base please?

John

Title: Re: Archimede Seguso?
Post by: Jonathan66 on March 03, 2013, 12:43:38 PM

Hi John,
Thanks for your reply, attached is a photo of the base.
Cheers,
Jonathan

Title: Re: Archimede Seguso?
Post by: glassobsessed on March 03, 2013, 02:43:35 PM

It is not Seguso IMHO, it does look like the fairly recent wares that are made in China.

These large bright, heavy and colourful vases can be found in every antiques centre in the country, invariably they are described as Murano. They lack the finesse that would be expected from high quality production from Murano, shapes are often a little crude as is the general execution of the piece. They have been imported in large quantities so there are plenty in circulation.

John

Title: Re: Archimede Seguso?
Post by: Jonathan66 on March 03, 2013, 02:49:50 PM

Ah,
Oh well, so much for a hidden treasure!
Thank you for your insight.
Jonathan

Title: Re: Archimede Seguso?
Post by: glassobsessed on March 03, 2013, 02:57:59 PM

They are bright, functional and cheery. Use them without worrying that a little damaged could ruin an otherwise valuable investment!

John