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Nemmie:
I would say that that flaw has been there since your vase was made Anik, by coincidence I bought a Lens vase yesterday just because I wanted to save it from its dirty state and it was only a £1. When I got it home and cleaned it I was still left with a white residue at the bottom so I got my bottle brush that has a sponge on the end and started to remove this gunk. I was pleased when it started to come off and eventually got the final speck as I did this the bottom of the vase dropped off, I couldn't help laughing at my stupidity. The gunk was glue!

I collect Deco period glass and modernist glass and I don't mind slight chips or fleabites on Deco items but hate to have any damage on the 50s/60s/70s items (apart from manufacturing flaws which don't bother me). Saying that I love Lens vases so I will be keeping my two part example. :)

Anik R:

--- Quote from: Nemmie on July 02, 2010, 05:29:18 AM ---... and eventually got the final speck as I did this the bottom of the vase dropped off, I couldn't help laughing at my stupidity. The gunk was glue!

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Oh no!!!   :o :o :o
But I must say that I'm very impressed at your ability to laugh at the situation.  My first and automatic reaction would be to cry.

kane_u_pain:
For me...it depends on the damage. Water staining I can live with if it is a piece I really like. Minor chips to the rim, base or body yes. Cracks in glass definitely not, unless it is a manufacturing flaw. If you can turn the piece around a not notice the flaw, it is perfect in my opinion  :thup:

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