Topic: Malta Decorative Glass footed swan, fish, penguin with labels !! & others !

[Baked_Beans]

Going back to the dogs , all of my three examples have hollow blown bodies and solid heads. Crimped front paws ,nostrils, rough looking collar , and are all clear cased. Plus the curling tail.  I think Chris's dog might have a solid body.

There is one correction I need to make and that is the eyes are made from cut canes (I can see through the head  ) . The canes have a black core and a white surround.

As I said above the dog and the first green boat above, were bought from a lady who lives in Malta and she bought them at the time they were made.

[Patrick]

Here is a MDG footed whale .
 Mike

Hi Mike,
 Do you think you could get in touch with me because I am currently doing a Topic on Whitefriars .com where Boffo animals are being showcased. You seem to have a great collection of interesting animal that could be designed and made by him.
 If you could private message me we could then email and discuss them. Here is a link to the evolving topic. http://www.whitefriars.com/smf1/index.php/topic,5513.0.html
 Your Blue Whale is stunning and very Boffo like as is your Penguin chick in Kingfisher blue.

Best wishes,
                    Patrick.

[Baked_Beans]

What a good idea ! It will be a great topic and should help to clarify a few grey areas .  I shall drop you a line shortly , Thanks very much, Mike

[Patrick]

Thanks Mike,
 There is so much to learn about the great man................. 

Regards,
                  Patrick.

[chriscooper]

Food for thought Mike? not MDG obviously earlyish Mdina paper label a well made animal could be?

[Patrick]

Hi,
 The design certainly could have come from Boffo and he could have even made this one.
Ray Annenberg was inspired by Boffo when he was at Whitefriars and although I have not seen any Boffo owl friggers this is very similar to those made by Ray.
 Rigards,
              Patrick.

[chriscooper]

I know  another 2 here grab them if you see them not many around

Chris

[Baked_Beans]

Thanks Chris,

I'm sure there is a MDG version of an owl out there too... !

e.g. This is a similar design and has MDG colours......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151365322670?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Here is a link to the MDG conch shell ....


http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,55991.msg317347.html

Ta Mike.

[Baked_Beans]

Another Malta Decorative Glass style dog in a lighter green colour. The ears are clear glass and the head is clear cased. No label, darker green dog to right has MDG label to base.

[Patrick]

Hi,

It looks spot on to me.........   Wolfie agrees as well 

Nice find.