Topic: Threaded Bohemian Vase (Kralik/Pallme Koenig) or Inspired/Influenced Studio Vase

[Greg.]

Hi All,

I thought this was an interesting item, although a little unsure as to age and origin.

Not sure if this would be best described as threaded or Veined, as the threads/veins change colour slightly towards the top of the vase and also taper slightly in size going up the vase towards the rim.

Has an iridescent quality to the glass, enhanced by gold flecks which appear to be aventurine. Has an inverted/kicked up base with clear snapped pontil mark, which is slightly sharp to the touch in places.

Just under 9 inches tall and weighs 741 grams.

Appears to have clear similarities with some Bohemian early 20th century designs although there is slightly less base wear than I would have expected. Therefore, I am also wondering whether there is also a possibility this could be a contemporary studio piece influenced by earlier bohemian designs.

I have taken a few different photos, some with flash and some without to try and show the iridescence and decor as best as possible. (There are a few photos attached to this and the next post)

Certainly an interesting item, any thoughts welcome.

Many thanks
Greg

[Greg.]

Just a few additional photos of the decor and base:

[Lustrousstone]

My gut feeling is not good. Very modern and factory not studio.

[Andy]

I think it may be LaFiore , Spanish.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/items/__lafiore+glass_W0QQ_dmdZ2?tm_kw=lafiore+glass

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=lafiore+glass+pictures&hl=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Ey7ST9jSBYTD8QPbl7GNAw&ved=0CHsQsAQ&biw=1093&bih=457

Not 100% sure,  can't see an exact match.  I've seen it before somewhere ??

Regards
Andy

[Ivo]

Very likely Lafiore. I think more people should visit Lafiore and reply to these posts - the antique of the future lol

[Greg.]

Thanks all for your thoughts.

I'll take a look into Lafiore, I see they are also contactable through their website. The vividness of the blue does seem rather contemporary. Just wondering is their any continuity with the base finishes with Lafiore or are they varied?

Thanks
Greg
 

[flying free]

I agree with Ivo on some of their pieces(antiques of the future), on others I definitely don't though. 
The bigger, less 'mass' produced items and the more individual and intricate items are v.expensive to buy, and I saw some absolutely gorgeous pieces at Mallorca airport last year.
Contrastingly I dislike those frosted small 'vase' shaped vases with trails round and round that they seem to have produced in huge quantities and which seem to be the pieces we see a lot of over here in the UK unfortunately.
Nice vase Greg.
m

[chopin-liszt]

Your piece is quite like Palme-Konig, Greg..... at first glance, from a distance, or until you enlarge the image. 
I do agree, M. I'm not keen on the frosted stuff at all, but some other stuff is great.