Topic: Possible Kosta with controlled bubbles - ID = Leerdam

[carolglass]

Greetings, I have just purchased this lovely  globe shaped vase with very small controlled bubbles-very precise indeed. Clear glass 9cm D with a small opening and a slightly concave polished base. Is the attribution to Kosta correct (if not then who?)and any ideas on when it was made. Photos for your consideration TIA Carol.

[Ivo]

Nope that attribution is not correct. The candle stick (a.k.a. spijkerbol/ nail ball) was designed by Andries Copier and made by Leerdam. It has been in production for a very long time - at least from the thirties to the sixties or later, and has been taken into production again a few years back. There are several sizes. You can find these on antique markets in the Netherlands for anything from 35 Euros upwards (normally around 60); the new ones are costing twice that.

[carolglass]

Many thanks Ivo,my first piece of Leerdam! Are there any sites or books that you would recommend for further information? Many thanks Carol

[Ivo]

you can try http://www.hogelandshoeve.nl/ - Jay can probably also tell you exactly when the nail ball was introduced.