Topic: id confirmation for possible Mdina jug

[Paul S.]

one of today's pieces, which although unsigned, I feel could well be Mdina.    Flat base (with reasonable wear) - 125mm tall - with what I believe the books call an 'applied shell ribbed section handle' (reminiscent of the Victorian style of handle).   To my inexperienced eyes it looks as though it has a 1970's colourway, but I could well be wrong.   My mother used to have custard jugs in this shape, so the styling seems old fashioned perhaps.     Having looked through Mark Hill's book, what of course seems noticeable is that I can't see any other pieces with handles - literally.
Is this uncommon??  -  so would really appreciate an expert's opinion please, and thanks for looking.    Anyone for custard   Picture three is taken with the camera inside the jug.
Reference:  'Michael Harris - Mdina Glass & Isle of Wight Studio Glass'  -  Mark Hill - 2006.

[Lustrousstone]

I would say, but don't quote me, that this was perhaps made at Mdina by one of the Boffos with its Whitefriars style handle. The Boffos did make pieces to sell in a shop in Valetta I believe. Sue, Suzy and John need to see this.

[Paul S.]

thanks for your prompt reply.   I had also meant to say that the piece is heavy for it's size, due mainly to the thick clear casing, especially at the base.     .........

[chriscooper]

For what it's worth I had the same 'first impression'
Chris

[Paul S.]

I have now seen the reference, in Mark Hill's book, where he comments that ..."the Boffos were also allowed to make whimsical animals and small functional pieces such as jugs in their spare time".......so that just goes to prove that I should read my books rather than just look at the pics.   Taking other factors into account....the Boffos arrival date on Malta etc., then I'm thinking that this jug may well date to about 1969 - 1970.   Whether Vicente Boffo continued this practise of making these 'out of hours pieces' after the tragic death of his son Ettore, I don't know.     So in conclusion, I think that Christine's thoughts re attribution for this jug, are more than likely, so my thanks to her for bringing this to my attention.    Paul S.

[Lustrousstone]

Sue has what she believes is a Boffo jug but it's different to this one. Wait till "the Mdina trio" are back in circulation and see what they say. They are AWOL ATM.

[glassobsessed]

Still lurking in the shadows. 

John

[Lustrousstone]

and...

[chriscooper]

For what it's worth I had the same 'first impression'
Chris

:cry:

[Lustrousstone]

Why are you crying Chris?  :kissy: