Topic: Is this the best ebay bargain ever? Iridescent vase ! Could it be S****** ?

[Andy]

Ive just opened the box,  cleaned it, photographed it, and popped it on here,
I have an idea who may have made this, if im right its certainly MY best ebay buy ever,
Nuff said

Please let me know your opinions

Cheers all,
Andy

[Andy]

Some more photos

ps my clue for the maker is from the 20th Century glass book, by Judith Miller,
but i am by no means sure i am right with my prediction!

[Andy]

Me again
Ive been flitting about on both  sides of the Atlantic for this one. USA Bohemian or modern Studio??
Im just getting more confused :huh:

I shall now be patient, Warren,Adam A, or US partners, you any ideas on this one?
Andy

[Glen]

I can't tell you who made it, but I can tell you that I have its twin. I admit  to thinking it was possibly a modern import.

[Andy]

Hi Glen,
well they say if its too good to be true, then it probably isnt!
Is yours just the same, its a well made piece of glass. Not much sign of wear to the base,
but then it may have been in a cabinet, I dont think its made yesterday.
Andy :huh:

(Glen , where did you get yours?)

[Galle]

Andy, I can see why you were drawn to it - it's a nice decorative piece. The glossy finish, construction, and lack of a studio signature have me thinking fairly recent import, as well. If not yesterday... maybe 10-20 years old?

[Glen]

Mine is identical. The base is the same - smooth and no sign of wear. I'm clueless as to the maker. If I had to criticise it in any way I would say that the iridescence is a bit too slick and glossy for my taste (but then iridescence is my "thing"  so I'm a bit picky  ).

But fingers crossed for it turning out to be a "find" (mine came from a charity shop about 4 or 5 years ago).

[Glen]

Quick photos (so quick that I didn't even have time to get rid of all the dust  )

[Andy]

Warren, could you stop telling me everything ive been getting are fakes/copies!  

Glen, who knows?
If its a copy, then its very similar to a couple of Steuben pieces on pages 122/3 of the book mentioned
above, but ive never handled a Steuben piece, or seen ones bottom.
Mine has tool marks under each of the flares around the rim. It lets no light through it. It was quite
grubby, and was better for a good clean.

Andy
getting more confused, but not convinced either way :huh: :huh: :huh:

(just seen your photos, not much doubt its a twin!)

[Galle]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Andy!

Besides, if the imitation Loetz is actually a Harrach piece, then that's just as good, in my opinion! (I probably collect Harrach and Kralik more than any other makers, anyway)

Regarding Steuben (something I don't collect personally)... a Steuben piece would 99 times out of 100 have a ground and polished pontil, and be signed, not to mention other differences in construction.

The fact that two of these pieces wound up in charity shops should tell you something.

You do have a good eye, though, and you're looking for some of the right things - the green threaded vase was a STEAL for the price you paid! This one, I'm just not feeling warm and fuzzy about it.