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Orange mottled vase with a 'V' carved in the base
Anik R:
Hi,
While doing some cleaning and re-arranging, I found this long-forgotten vase under the sink. I bought it a few years ago from an on-line auction, though why, I've got no idea.
I think it's a darn ugly piece, but my 9-year-old son says it's wonderful. So I took a closer look at it and it does have some interesting bits.
It is mottled with orange, and upon closer inspection, with some yellow and red. The color is strongest at the top, and then goes lighter towards the bottom (the bottom is more transluscent than the top). There are random air bubble here and there, but they are much smaller at the top.
The base has a polished pontil. In the middle of the pontil is an engraved 'V' that was made with two strokes.
Aha, the vase is about 20cm high.
Can anyone tell me more about it? My first thought was Polish, but then I changed my mind when I saw the 'V' -- I've never seen any Polish glass with such a mark at the bottom.
Thank you,
Anik
Lustrousstone:
It is definitely interesting and I would say old rather than new, perhaps Bohemian. The V is almost certainly all that remains of the pontil scar. Sometimes removing the scar completely would leave a hole right through! It was certainly considered OK to sell an item finished as yours is: no one sees the base and it is no longer sharp.
Anik R:
--- Quote from: Lustrousstone on May 19, 2010, 09:20:40 AM ---The V is almost certainly all that remains of the pontil scar. Sometimes removing the scar completely would leave a hole right through!
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Aha... and silly me thought it vase the maker's mark :24: :pb:
You learn something new every day! Thank you ;D
Anik R:
--- Quote from: Anik R on May 19, 2010, 10:55:18 AM ---... and silly me thought it vase the maker's mark :24: :pb:
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...and silly me thought it WAS the maker's mark... not 'vase' -- I think I've got a few brain-issues :pb:
Lustrousstone:
It'll be the damp :kissy:
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