Topic: Blue Glass Candlestick

[petet63]

Any ideas on the maker of this. It is about 18cm in height (I will correct it later if wrong) No marks but Im thinking Scandinavian after not finding it in Dartington (its how my head works) as I had 2 Dartington Bristol Blue glass items and this is very similar in colour and bought from the same place.  Please ignore the lump of sponge in second 'ball', I will remove this when I find my Gripper tool !!!

[dirk.]

Hi,
itīs been made by Alfred Taube glassworks in Vohenstrauss - somewhere inthe  60īs or 70īs.
The design also comes with one and three bubbles (canīt recall ever having seen four, but canīt
exclude) and in varirous colours and in clear part-frosted.

[petet63]

Thanks very much dirk. I have now seen a few with one ball and they were listed as Scandi but when I read their write up it was very vague and said possibly. Nice to have someone with your knowledge to help. Thanks again.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

[dirk.]

But as always there are similar things from somewhere else... 
a topic that leads to another

[petet63]

Dont do that !!  Its a regular thing with glass. Just when you think its sorted along comes confusion. I followed the links to other links and other etc etc  I think I will go with your original thoughts as my head hurts now. Thanks dirk.

Pete

[dirk.]

Really not my intention to confuse you, Pete - apologies! Your example is a Taube without
any doubt. Just thought itīs always good to know those who look alike... 

[petet63]

No need for apologies, as you said, one thing leads to another,  and its all about the learning. I managed to get the sponge out. Wont be making that mistake again  . Thanks again Dirk.

[dirk.]

Wait until you get a three bubble version and try to remove wax from the inside of the bottom... 
mission impossible

[petet63]

I use a tool that is for picking up nuts and bolts dropped into engines. Not sure what they are  called. A button on top opens a gripper in the end and when you release the button it grabs. Very flexible and manoeuvrable with  good strong grip for a hot cloth. Great for the little nooks and crannies that you cant reach. Need to buy another as mine has mysteriously gone and 'wasn't me' must have taken it again !!!