Topic: Heavy 2 handled vase/mug

[david31162]

I'm not sure what to call this. It is over 2kgs but is only 17.5 cm tall and 13 cm diameter(not including handles).
Any ideas about identity?


Thanks -David

[Carolyn Preston]

Wouldn't that be a form of a modernistic loving cup  :huh:

Carolyn

[Mosquito]

The vase looks French to me, see this signed Bayel piece on ebay for comparison http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120043541454

I also recall seeing a similarly shaped vase by Daum some time ago, though it was signed and decorated with an acid cutback design.

[david31162]

Mosquito-Thank you, it looks almost identical to the Bayel piece. Do you know of any site where I can Find out any more about Bayel? I cannot find many references.
David

[david31162]

I've just noticed that it glows like crazy under UV light.
Does that help support the Bayel identity or narrow down the date of production?
David

[Lustrousstone]

Makes it more likely that it may be a Czech copy IMHO, probably 30s/40s. Green French uranium is not something I've come across, more usually yellow. The ebay piece is also bubbly, the proper term has vanished down my brains black hole!

[Andy]

Christine,
Pulegoso ?? = lots of frothy bubbles.
Andy

[Mosquito]

I'd still say French rather than Czech. I've had a few 30s moulded pieces by Daum in a pale green Uranium glass, very similar in shade to your vase. I'm afraid I can't add anything more about Bayel, I came across that piece by chance.