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Author Topic: Vase : Semi opaque, translucent  (Read 1618 times)

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Offline paradisetrader

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Vase : Semi opaque, translucent
« on: December 16, 2005, 05:37:31 PM »
I am mystified as to why this vase holds such an attraction for me as it's not my prefered style at all......

 21cm - 8.5"

So what has it got that's so special ?

Quality ?
Well is ok to good IMHO, well crafted with nothing to complain or rave about.
It's nicely finished with no glaring manufacturing faults.
Evenly cased in clear glass.
Rim nicely rounded, nice weight without being "heavy".
No pontil mark - base just pushed up a little and very evenly.

Technique ?
The technique is nothing special as far as I'm aware - hopefully anyone who knows better can set me straight on that.

Value ?
I don't care what it's worth as it's not for sale

Maker ?
I genuinely have no idea myself and I have a feeling it's not going to be easy to ID. It would be nice to have some idea so guesstimates / votes / speculations are most welcome. thank you

Keywords : inclusions marvered pale green brown translucent semi opaque
Pete

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Offline Frank

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Vase : Semi opaque, translucent
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2006, 08:13:39 AM »
The technique is fairly standard marvered enamels, as used in Monart, Schmeider, lots of Czech, French and numerous countries. This being perhaps more crudely executed - but that statement is debateable as the maker may have deliberately achieved this particular style of decorating for uniqueness.

Usually the only way to ID is to find a similar but labelled example.

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