Author Topic: Orrefors Geode with lid plus two others... (Read 2816 times)

Anne E.B. · « **on:** November 30, 2005, 09:05:09 PM »

# 1. Geode bowl with lid:
Oooh! I was just about to ask why this "Orrefors" piece doesn't have any other markings and have just done a double take on the signature... :shock: :? I'm not too sure that it actually says Orrefors after all. Just taken this pic. as I'm typing this. What do you think? I can make out o _ _ _ f o a s. Its quite old as can be seen on the pic. of the base, very heavy and three quarters of an inch thick. Any ideas please?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/clear015.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/signature2003.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/clear016.jpg

# 2. Geometric ashtray:
This second one is very strange - positively GLOWS orange in daylight. Looking at it now in artificial light, it looks dull, as if someone has just turned the light off :? Matte orange interior and yellow polished exterior. The orange looks a little luminous. Any ideas why? and possible maker? I thought it might be Czech because of its chunky geometric look.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/gold001.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/clear014.jpg

# 3. Olive green hooped vase:
I think this might be Riihimaki. Has this one been featured recently, or am I dreaming? :oops:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/olivegreen002.jpg

It looks very much like another one I had in the past which I saw attributed to Riihimaki.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/20-SmokedRiihimaki.jpg

Your comments would be much appreciated as always.

Regards - Anne E.B. :wink:

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Ivo · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:07:39 PM »

I can put your mind at rest about the Orrefors piece but I have no clue about the other ones.

Anne E.B. · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:10:34 PM »

Is that a yay or a nay for the Orrefors Ivo?

Anne E.B. :wink:

Ivo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:26:16 PM »

Yay the sig's okay!

Anne E.B. · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:55:39 PM »

Is there any reason it isn't marked with numbers? My two other Orrefors pieces are numbered/coded.

Any ideas how old it might be Ivo?

Anne E.B. :wink:

Laura Friedman · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2005, 01:46:41 AM »

Are you sure that the lid is original? I have a bunch of orrefors candleholders (voltives) that look exactly like this.

Laura

Ivo · « **Reply #6 on:** December 01, 2005, 07:48:13 AM »

I'll second that - check for colour difference in the glass or crystal.

re numbers: no reason. smaller items are either unsigned or marked "of"

Anne E.B. · « **Reply #7 on:** December 01, 2005, 10:41:48 AM »

Thank you Laura and Ivo for your constructive comments

. Must admit I was surprised to see a lid on it when I bought it yesterday. The lid fits like a glove and it seems to complement the shape of the bowl.

However, when the bowl and lid are placed side by side, there is a colour difference which isn't noticed when placed on top. The bowl looks to be crystal with a silvery hue, and the lid - plain bog-standard glass.

Anyone want a lid?

Anne E.B. :wink:

Max · « **Reply #8 on:** December 01, 2005, 12:08:40 PM »

Hi Anne

I'm not sure about your hooped vase being Riihimaki - it could be, but it does look a bit thin, although the colour is good. As far as I'm concerned the jury's out on that one! OMHO though. :?

Anne E.B. · « **Reply #9 on:** December 01, 2005, 12:55:31 PM »

Thanks Max

Its times like this when I don't object to a bit of jury knobbling, in favour of Riihimaki :twisted: :lol:

Anne E.B. :wink: