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Caithness Vase or not?

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arlowood:
Hi Folks
Hope someone can help out. I have fallen heir to a graduated green glass vase decorated with an etched and engraved pattern of a squirrel sitting on an oak branch with leaves and acorns. My mother bought this vase in the late 1960's or early 70's and is convinced that she bought it as a Caithness piece. However there are no "Caithness" marks on the vase although there could have been a sticker which has been lost over the years.

The base of the vase does have some etched initials which I presume are the artist's/designer's. They appear to read "JNM" or possibly "JMM"

Does anyone recognise the pattern or the initials to confirm the origin of this vase. The vase stands about 12.5cm tall x 10cm diam at the rim. It was definitely bought in Scotland.

A couple of images are attached to assist.

Any help/ suggestions would be appreciated

Anne:
Yes, Caithness. Frank may be able to help with the initials. Also check out his site at www.scotlandsglass.co.uk

Frank:
'fraid not, he posted this on the forum there and I suggested coming here as there are few Caithness glassware people around there yet.  :)

Anne:
Heh heh heh oh well, at least it plugged the site again Frank. :)   I noticed pkay6 has the same vase in his collection - I wonder if his has initials and if they are more readable?

arlowood:
Hi Anne and Frank

Many thanks for your detective work on this one. I have tracked down the collection listed by pkay6 and found two images that match my vase. Is there any way to contact pkay6 to raise a query about engraved initials on his pieces or is he a regular visitor to the site anyway?

At least I have confirmed my mother's recollection about the origin of the vase - the identity of the engraver/ designer may be more problematic.

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