Hi Mike M,
thank u for all the advice and as i said i would come back when ive had it checked by an expert...hence
1.It is a high fire polished piece....he says rare.
2.Size ok
3.subject...common
4.shape.....un recorded(he has never seen this shape)
5.signature......correct
6.base tell tale sign
7. as u said i would be pleasantly surprised.....good value
rather thrilled with it all and have learnt a lot...many thanks to the glass board members.
best
norman