Topic: Orange cut glass

[bablo]

Hello all,

Came across this message board only today and I must say I'm impressed. It's pretty amazing how many items get identified here by its members. Bookmarked it right away and signed myself up

I'm a starting collector with a slight preference for colored cut glass. Most of the (cut) glasses I buy at flea markets here in Holland (south) are easily recognizable as either Val Saint Lambert or Nachtmann.

The one in the pictures below is probably neither of those. Although I'm not sure about that. Both the pattern and the color are very unusual, at least, for what I've seen so far. Anyone has any idea about the origin (location, period)? Notice the exceptional thickness of the glass edge. Is this a "good" sign or does it make the glass just kind of cheapish?
https://picasaweb.google.com/b.blommerde/Glass#

[johnphilip]

I believe a good drinking glass should feel balanced in the hand and good on your lips just like a good lady , although i am not a Whitefriars nut case their early glasses and the Powell ones are a good example . they always feel right . just like a naughty lady .
I LOVE EM

[astrid]

Hey, a fellow Eindhovense glass collector. Welcome to the board, the more the merrier.

Sadly can't help you out on this one, but if you know a lot about cut glass - but can I turn the tables on you? I have a few pieces in my own collection that would love an attribution. I haven't all posted them here, but if you ever have the time and feel an inclination to peek, you can find a link in my sig and if you look under 'German Glass' and 'unknown' you'll see a few of these without attributions - all comments welcome.

Astrid

[Carolyn Preston]

You two should meet for coffee and report back.  :t:

Carolyn

 :smg: (Is this Richard Nixon saying "I am not a crook"?)

[bablo]

@johnphillip
You're probably right that a glass should have a balanced and sturdy feel. But on the other hand, it's not that I would use a glass like this for drinking my "jus de raisins"

@astrid
That's some nice collection you have there. I especially like a few of your german vases, but unfortunately I'm too much of a novice to help you out on the origins of these pieces. I'm quickly learning though, already having a shelf full of glass books. What I still need though are the (historical) catalogues for the brands that usually can be found in this area. They're very hard to come by and often at staggering high prices.
May I ask, did you find these objects on markets in Netherlands/Belgium or are you getting them from all over the world (traveling/EBay)?

[astrid]

Ah, I love dragging people into modern German glass if I have half a chance...

I started out at Kringloop shops and flea markets, but I got too frustrated with the lack of good glass on offer and I'm now a second tier collector. I have bought most of these at Marktplaats in the past year (only collecting a year myself), mostly from sellers who themselves go to the flea markets in Germany and/or Belgium. The prices on Marktplaats are higher than at a flea market, but there is more and nicer things to be had. Shipping costs rather add up, sadly, but I've resigned myself to that sort of spending.

Some vases I bought at Ebay Germany. I think the prices for handmade German glass from the 50s - 70s (my collection period) are quite reasonable (compared to Czech, Scandinavian or Dutch), and especially with German glass there are chances for bargains from 1 euro auctions.
 
I have references and book suggestions. But maybe you should just email me personally (just click on the link on the left) before we completely derail this thread and the mods will seriously start to frown on us

Astrid