Topic: Whitefriars swan?

[scavo]

I thought it probably wasn't, but then looked them up online and now think it might be.

Stands about 8"
Has a rather elongated, polished pontil.

[vidrioguapo]

It does not look like a Whitefriars swan and the colour is not right .  However, as it is hard to tell from this photo, would suggest a straight profile shot  would be better for identification purposes.

[Otis Orlando]

Hi Scavo,  I am inclined to agree, it just don't look right, especially when looking at the one I recently launched on this site.  Here is a picture for comparison purposes.  The neck and wing area is what strikes me as different, but who knows, I could be wrong.  The height seem different too, as mine in approx. 8.5".   Here is my thread below which may assist you with your investigations. 

Arctic blue swan

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,47349.msg266704.html#msg266704

[chriscooper]

Hi, quite a few photos of an early Frank Hill swan in this link to my album which may help you realise it's not Whitefriars.

https://picasaweb.google.com/107067405711297858658/WHITEFRIARSEARLYFRANKHILLAMBERSWAN

Chris

[scavo]

Yes, I can is that it isn't.

[chriscooper]

I know you know it's isn't the photos were added to help you distinguish why it isn't and help to recognise one that is 

Chris

[scavo]

I just had a look through you album and was looking at the Saxony cock. I don't know my about Saxony but I can only assume they are a distributer as I have a stainless steel serving dish with the same name and crest - obviously not the hand made in italy bit! Just FYI.

[chriscooper]

From what little information available Saxony is a German importer so presumably the cockerel was  made on Murano and then exported.

Chris

[scavo]

... or possibly Denmark?