Topic: Looks like Stevens & Williams 'Osiris'?

[Leni]

I bought this vase because it looks to me like a variation of the Stevens & Williams 'Osiris' range, made with the 'pull-up' machine patented by John Northwood I.  Only this one is not a satin finish, being cased in clear glass.  And it doesn't have the word 'patent' on the bottom    But it certainly looks to me as if it was made in the same way, on the 'pull-up machine described by Charles Hajdamach on pages 281 - 283 of 'British Glass 1800 - 1914'. 

Anyone agree?  Or have any other suggestions? 

Thanks.   

[Lustrousstone]

Is that the one that was on ebay the other day? It's lovely

[Leni]

Yes, that's the one, Christine.  Sadly, it's NOT 'Vaseline opalescent' in spite of being described as such    I tried to get any sort of glow from it, but not a thing!    However, I'm pleased with it in spite of that. 

[chopin-liszt]

 

It definitely belongs in the garden, amongst other really big, bright, totally OTT flowers!
(I've just been reading a Chihuly book.....)

[Leni]

There's a rose in my garden which would look perfect in it!    

To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't say I actually like the vase (although I do like the rose!  )  but I am fascinated by how it must have been made!  I think it's really very clever.   

Charles Hajdamach was talking about the S&W Northwood 'pull-up' machine at the 'Window on Whitefriars' day, and when I saw this vase I was sure it must have been made that way, so I just had to buy it to see in detail!  Of course, if it had been 'Vaseline opalescent' that would have been a real bonus, but still 

[keith]

Osiris was the reason I was after it,someone beat me to it

[Leni]

Oops! Sorry Keith (NOT! )     

You obviously agree it might be related to the S&W 'Osiris' range too then?   I did wonder, on reading Charles Hajdamach's description of the process, if this one might be an early attempt using the pull-up machine but before the 'Osiris' range was put into production.   

[flying free]

Leni I watched it as well  It's beautiful colours and a gorgeous pattern.  What is the pontil mark like please?
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[Leni]

The pontil mark is a very rough and quite sharp (  ) blob of clear glass! 

Pic below.

[Lustrousstone]

It's a lovely thing, but I would say not S&W having looked at the book. Maybe not even English