Topic: Early of Isle of Wight?

[goyjus]

Many thanks for this, Sue.

I expect it's quite difficult to account for all variations. As you say, it was an experimental range, so applying hard and fast rules must be a bit slippery.

The signed bottle I have appears to be quite different again. Link below for reference.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64422401@N06/5872905433/in/photostream
 

[glassobsessed]

This shape is not exclusive to IoWSG. It may well have been made at another glassworks, there are many possibilities.

Some photos showing in detail the patterning may be useful.

If you are going to the National you could bring it along for a prod and a poke....

John

[goyjus]

I will post some more pictures. Will probably have to wait until the weekend now though. I'm at work all day so won't have an opportunity until then to take pics in natural light.

I would have very much like to have come to the National. But, unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it.

Hope to come to the next one. Is it only once a year? And would you recommend the Cambridge Glass Fair - or any others - if my interest is more in 20th Century glass?

[Greg.]

Anthony, both fairs have a wide variety of all types of glass, I would recommend either. I see your located in London, both 'Reflect' at Kensington and Dulwich Glass and Ceramics fairs are also well worth visits.  Although visiting a few of these can make a dent in the pocket!

 :sun:

[goyjus]

Cheers for this, Greg.

I'll definitely check these out - there's no charge for window shopping. Will just have to hope temptation doesn't get the better of me.

[glassobsessed]

There are two Nationals each year (May and November) and I think two Cambridge glass fairs too but I have yet to make it to Cambridge. They come highly recommended. :rah:

[goyjus]

Great stuff. Cheers, John. Will keep a look out for the one in May then. I'm sure they will be an education!