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Offline adam20

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Tweedsmuir Eagle
« on: March 21, 2013, 01:41:13 PM »
Here is a large 8 inches tall eagle in amethyst glass with gold leaf on a rugged clear glass plinth - labelled Tweedsmuir Chris Dodds. I wonder if anyone can tell me about it. Can't find much by googling.

Thanks Adam

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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2013, 02:25:01 PM »
One of Chris Dodd's more spectacular bits! He is a very highly-rated maker.
I've got a fairly big unicorn, another somewhat spectacular and slightly different piece,( I should get around to photographing it for here  ::) ) but it's not as spectacular as your eagle!
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2013, 02:36:24 AM »
Hi Adam,  I collect Chris Dodds glass and have three of these eagles,  two with the gold leaf finish and one with a beautiful lustre finish. 
I also have a large lustre finish squirrel in the same large size and a spectacular Gold owl. 
In addition, I have several of his smaller cats and squirrels and the beautiful curl tailed ducks he made.
I'll post pictures tomorrow as it is a bit late now.

All the information I have been able to glean is that Chris worked at Selkirk Glass for some time and then opened his own studios in Tweedsmuir. 
I also collect Selkirk Glass and it is very clear to see the same style in both makes of glass.
I will show pieces together as well so you an see what I mean.
I understand that he now no longer makes glass,  but I have yet to find out what he is doing.
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2013, 02:00:41 PM »
He was working as a gardener in England. Search this board for more info....
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2013, 09:52:59 PM »
Your'e right Frank, there is a lot of info here on the board....today has just slipped by without time to put photos on...but I have a quiet weekend ahead so I'll get them on then Adam.
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2013, 04:59:14 PM »
Here we go Adam, I'll post a few for you now:
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2013, 05:05:18 PM »
The other eagle and the owl and the squirrel.
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2013, 05:14:18 PM »
And the ducks and cats.
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2013, 05:20:18 PM »
And a few others, although I do have very many more!!
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Re: Tweedsmuir Eagle
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2013, 05:42:45 PM »
A couple of interesting others, the leopard has been lightened in one picture to show the intricacy of the markings.
I hope these help you to realise why I am so in awe of Chris's talent and am an avid collector of his glass animals.
Rosie.  :)
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