Topic: Amber Vase SKLO UNION?? ID: Zabkowice by Jan Sylwester Drost

[PAUL H]

Hi could anyone supply any info on this vase that I bought this morning. Its approx 200mm in
height and dark amber in colour.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9356

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9355

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9354

I'm hoping its a Sklo Union vase. Thanks Paul

[Pip]

Paul, have you taken a look at Marcus' site www.sklounion.com?  I'm sure I've seen a vase like yours before but something's making me think it was German not Czech production.  Marcus has a 'mistaken identities' section - take a look if it's in there.

[PAUL H]

Thanks Pip..There is a very similar vase in green thats described as Polish.. oh well its still very nice
and only cost me £7 so not too bad. Paul

[Pip]

ah Polish - right OK!  Some lovely glass has come out of Poland - I agree that it's a very nice vase indeed, I'd be extremely happy if I found one.

[PAUL H]

Just took another look at the vase on Marcus's site and it isn't quite the same as mine.. the green vase has
a totally different base but has strong similarity's so Polish is still favourite. Paul

[Sklounion]

Hi Paul,
Jan Sylvester Drost was well known for his work with strong optical effects in glass.
I cannot say for sure but I'd place Drost and the Zabkowice factory as prime candidates for this vase, with a date @ mid 1970's.
Regards,
Marcus

[PAUL H]

Thanks Marcus... As ever your knowledge astounds me, and thanks to you also Pip.