Topic: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??

[malcmat]

Hi, i am unsure as to who manufactured  this Bulbous green iridescent wavy rim vase. It does have similar patternation to some  Loetz patterns but really not sure. It has a polished concave pontil mark and is 7.50 inches tall with a dia of 5.75 inches and wear marks to base area. It does have some odd bits of frit within the body of the glass . Any help with era and maker would be great.

Regards
Malcolm

[malcmat]

Hi, polite bump please.
Thanks
Malcolm

[keith]

Does look like one of the 'oil spot' variations,have you looked on Craigs Kralik glass site?

[malcmat]

Hi thanks for the link Keith,  it looks like it could be one of the Loetz Oceanik designs ? Does anyone know when they were made. ?
and do Loetz pieces have polished out pontil marks as i have not seen or handled any.?
Many thanks to all
Malc

[keith]

Can't really help with the date,I'd have thought early 20th,as for pontil marks I have one with a polished pontil mark the others 'snapped off'

[obscurities]

This is an example of Oceanik, and would have been produced 1900-1905. Contrary to some popular internet myths, Loetz vases are found with and without pontils, although if found with a pontil they are generally well worked and polished. Oceank is a decor with a direct relationship to Wellenoptisch. Oceanic has a different surface treatment, but same molded surface pattern.

Hope this helps.

Craig

[malcmat]

Again craig / keith many thanks for your input.
Regards
Malcolm

[keith]

Ignore part of my last post ::)I had a look at said pieces and those without polished pontil marks had moulded bases not 'snapped'