Topic: some more davidson jade

[Paul S.]

something from lunchtime today  -  and surprisingly almost 100% translucent, as you can see from the pics., perhaps it was a poor batch.   Unfortunately, I don't do too well recognizing which designs some of these Davidson Jade pieces are - so wud be very grateful if someone is able to tell me which pattern No. this actually is please.    Diameter is a tad under 11".     Incidentally, I don't see the 'M' or 'W' on this one, just the 'MADE IN ENGLAND' on the base.   Appreciate the help, and thanks for looking  -  oh, and it was £1.99     Paul S.

[Cathy B]

Is that a No. 20 bowl? What an amazing colour!

[David E]

Certainly not like the Jade I know, of which I have a few pieces. But for more details on Davidson's shapes, Chris Stewart's web site is the one to visit:

www.cloudglass.com

Or http://www.cloudglass.com/jade.htm for the Jade page.

UPDATE:
I would concur with Cathy that it is No.20: http://www.cloudglass.com/flower3.htm - originally made as a 3-part flower set. Sizes are never that accurate and I have come across slight differences between the same item.

[Paul S.]

Cathy and David -  thanks for taking the time to reply, and yes, you are both apparently correct - I shud have picked up on the Stewarts' page showing varieties of three piece flower bowl sets.  Obviously, rushing again! - I saw only the page showing the list of Jade pattern Nos. and quantities made.    So - 608 sets (excluding seconds) manufactured  -  makes you wonder how many are left now  -  and in the intervening years how many have been dropped, lost or simply 'binned' as old fashioned!    Like you, I was intrigued at the extent of the translucentness(?) of this piece  -  I have several other pieces of Davidson Jade, but none that are quite this 'thin' in colour, but I think we can definitely say it is Davidson.    Since I don't know what method was used to manufacture these bowls (there are no mould seams), difficult to say why there shud be this variation in size  -  but certainly mine is almost at the 11" mark.    I wud dearly love to have the dome and plinth to make up the complete set, so must keep looking for them.   Personally, I like Jade, and oddly this translucent effect is quite appealing.     thanks again for your help.     Paul S.

[Paul S.]

David  -  forgot to mention that - re our phone conversation before Christmas, re the book  -  at your suggestion I called Broadfield House, and pleased to say they had two or three copies left, so now have mine.   What is the long term view re the supplement  -  will it get into print eventually??    cheers    Paul S.

[David E]

So - 608 sets (excluding seconds) manufactured  -  makes you wonder how many are left now  -  and in the intervening years how many have been dropped, lost or simply 'binned' as old fashioned!

Worth mentioning that I think that list applies to production during 1932 only - there's still 1931 & 33 to consider, I believe.

What is the long term view re the supplement  -  will it get into print eventually??

Chance Additions: definitely, although it may be in a digital format. Hard-copy printing in small quantities is no longer feasible, sadly, until digital printing prices drop again. And while sales of Chance Expressions has slowed to a crawl, most people will have a copy by now.

So it is anticipated that Chance Additions will be a downloadable PDF. Already it is about 10,000 words, so nearly a quarter that of Chance Expressions. Naturally with it being a digital file, I don't need to worry about even more extraneous information!

Cathy: you might want to split this part of the topic and transfer it to 'Books'? Thanks :angel:

[keith]

Not being a 'techie' does downloadable PDF mean I can print out a copy?
P.S David,have you seen the pen tray I posted,what do you think?

[David E]

A PDF can be viewed on-screen using the Adobe Reader software (a free download from Adobe's site), although most computers will already have this pre-installed. The resultant PDF that I create can be configured to print-out, although I haven't yet decided whether to allow this or not.

[Cathy B]

Hi David

It'd butcher the thread a bit. I'd have to split your post, then post the relevent text under my own name quoting you, and there would be references to the phone call between you two which would have to be deleted for the rest to make sense.

Rather than have a post under my username announcing your book, would it be better to announce Chance Additions in the book section under your name?

[David E]

That's OK, thanks anyway - I'm quite busy on other matters, so am not quite  ready to announce Chance Additions yet. There are a lot of photos to take and edit, and then the book has to be designed and laid out. Very time consuming, but it is enjoyable.