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Offline scavo

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murano (?) seashell/conch
« on: September 05, 2011, 07:26:57 PM »
I have searched for similar on these pages but found nothing and on google images. My apologies if the answer is already publish within.

Googled murano seashell, murano conch and cased glass seashell conch - if anyone has any other tips or knowledge of specialist website I would be most grateful to you

HELP! ... my latest unidentifiable find.

M/c1 = self evident
M/c2 = self evident
M/c3 = shot of base, rather blobby base shape with ...
M/c4 = rather rough pontil snap-off point
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Re: murano (?) seashell/conch
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2011, 10:57:50 AM »
Try polish glass for this one - maybe Makora?
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Re: murano (?) seashell/conch
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2011, 02:01:29 PM »
Quote from: Cathy B on September 07, 2011, 10:57:50 AM
Try polish glass for this one - maybe Makora?

hmmmm, google images not showing anything similar.
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Re: murano (?) seashell/conch
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2011, 03:21:34 PM »
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Re: murano (?) seashell/conch
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2011, 05:16:19 PM »
Though this combination of colours is seen in modern Polish art glass, I'm not so sure it's Polish.  The clear casing looks too thick (but I could be wrong. :usd:) 

There are similar items on the Internet, unfortunately, without attribution:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9630008
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Studio-Art-Glass-CONCH-Shell-Black-White-Red-/140573179750
Amazon also sells similar conches.

Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Re: murano (?) seashell/conch
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2011, 06:02:26 PM »
Quote from: Anik R on September 07, 2011, 05:16:19 PM
Though this combination of colours is seen in modern Polish art glass, I'm not so sure it's Polish.  The clear casing looks too thick (but I could be wrong. :usd:) 

There are similar items on the Internet, unfortunately, without attribution:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/9630008
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Studio-Art-Glass-CONCH-Shell-Black-White-Red-/140573179750
Amazon also sells similar conches.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

yes, these look similar and very similar size.
Don't care if it;s modern. it looks snazzy in my display case.
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Re: murano (?) seashell/conch
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2011, 04:36:13 AM »
Many shells similar to yours are made in China. It is my first guess for the piece.
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