Topic: Vase - Isle of Wight? Alum Bay? - ID = Mtarfa

[scavo]

The shape of these seem to vary quite a bid.

I think it's Alum Bay but are the colours right? If so, what age?

[flying free]

I thought that might be Mtarfa?  but I could be wrong   I didn't think Alum Bay did these splotches and I do think Mtarfa did that colourway.

m

[scavo]

I think you might be right m.

[chopin-liszt]

Absolutely Mtarfa. Quite a distinctive design.
I like it (I don't know why). I have a couple of bits. 

[scavo]

The shape is very similar to a range done by Alum Bay to this day. I have one. I checked the Mtarfa stuff on Wayne's site and I now see the similarities with colours he displays.

[chopin-liszt]

I agree, the white liner and shape might easily suggest Alum Bay, but this design of colours is Mtarfa. This is my favourite bit.

[scavo]

I agree, the white liner and shape might easily suggest Alum Bay, but this design of colours is Mtarfa. This is my favourite bit.

Nice

[glassobsessed]

A ground base like that would be unusual for an Alum Bay vase.

John

[scavo]

A ground base like that would be unusual for an Alum Bay vase.

John

The piece of Alum Bay I have is packed away but I do remember an inverted nipple type pontil but couldn't remember if the base was finished on the marver or polished. Now you mention it I think it is marvered.