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Monart 'Cloisonne' Glass Vase??

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nigel benson:
Hi all,

I'm a little surprised that there has been no comment about this one on the board. Ebay No. 120098725436. I notice that Manley is being used as the reference - but is like being compared to like??

Nigel

MHJ02:
Hi Nigel

According to the seller, there were 5 interested parties who requested a photo of the base, now supplied.   For me, it doesn't help in the least.   Is it Monart?   I'm uncertain enough probably not to have a bid, too risky for me.

Does anyone else have any thoughts on this vase.

Regards
Mary
 :-\

Frank:
Had not noticed it... looks Chinese and fresh off the shelf.

nigel benson:
Hi,

Pieces with this colour way have been turning up for many years. Vases, bowls(?) and lamp shades. They have been given honoray status as Aboresque Ware from S&W for as long as I can recall, but I cannot recall any precise proof of this.

They never have a Monart pontil, and by now, if they were Monart, one would have been seen with a typical pontil. Indeed, the finish of the base suggests that it has been blown into a mould. The surface has a more melted-in effect and the colours are used (together) in the way that is not seen on known pieces of Monart. Monart surface decorated wares have, on the whole, a 'dryer' look, without the sheen that appears on these items.

Therefore, I believe this is not Monart, but I can fully understand why the seller believes that it is - especially as it is the closest to a Monart shape that I've seen.

I must add my apologies to the seller, since I don't normally interfere with sales, but it's an annomally that has occured for far too long.

Nigel

Frank:

--- Quote from: nigel benson on March 21, 2007, 11:59:04 AM ---honoray status as Aboresque Ware from S&W for as long as I can recall, but I cannot recall any precise proof of this.

--- End quote ---

I have handled those but while this is closer to those than Monart, I do think this is something completely different. I have seen this finish in gift shops.

Academic as the sale has been cancelled now. See comments on bids!

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