Author Topic: Czech, Murano or ? basket (Read 1133 times)

angel2 · « **on:** November 06, 2011, 07:06:35 PM »

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Hi all! :hi: Could anyone give a clue about the origin of this basket? Would it be Czech, Murano or the dreaded Chi ... I can't say it! There's a fair bit of age to it, weighs approx. 900g, 19cm or so height. TIA,

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angel2 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:08:32 PM »

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Sorry one pic X 2

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Wayne · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:14:20 PM »

I've seen these described as Skrdlovice (Czech). Can't say for sure if that's accurate, but they look the part, so it could be a place to start looking.

Ivo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2011, 07:22:05 PM »

It's as Empoli Verde as it gets!

angel2 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2011, 09:24:16 PM »

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Thanks Wayne and Ivo, much appreciated input. :hiclp: I think I'll look first at Empoli Verde.

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angel2 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:04:36 PM »

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Looked at Empoli Verde Ivo and it certainly could be. Mine does seem to be a much richer (deeper) hue than all those that I've seen as the verde is quite a 'washed out' green. The colour of verde does vary a little though. I'm nearly convinced - just not 100%. $:-\$

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Ivo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 07, 2011, 07:15:05 AM »

Wayne · « **Reply #7 on:** November 07, 2011, 09:16:41 AM »

I should know better than to challenge Ivo's verdict :pb: and I will probably be proved wrong, but it still looks very Czech to me. I couldn't find anything exactly the same, but here's a couple of similar items:

Skrdlovice item on ebay, similar shape and dimples to the lower part, but different type of handle:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skrdlovice-Czech-Glass-Atlas-Bowl-Jan-Kotic-/160673680189

Skrdlovice item from Czech Glass Review, different shape but same type of handle:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Jindra8526/Glasrevue19578?authkey=Gv1sRgCPPn2eids6j7FQ#5438395335829828018

The colour looks ok for Skrdlovice too I think, although their dark green is usually paired with a layer of amber.

angel2 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 07, 2011, 09:40:50 AM »

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:hb2: Thanks Wayne, now I'm really confused. The no. 2 style you linked (J. Paric bless him) looks virtually identical. I couldn't ever discount Ivo's incredible breadth (and depth) of knowledge either. The colour of mine is so deep that it's putting a spanner in the works. The colour of the Verde I've viewed is definitely not the same - it has a very specific washed-out quality and veers towards blue. However, the monochrome green of mine isn't what I'd expect from Skrdlovice but what do I know? So grateful for help from you both as always. $:-\$

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angel2 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 07, 2011, 09:42:24 AM »

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Jindra ! :help:

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