Author Topic: Bark textured vase, iridescent finish - any clues? (Read 10758 times)

Frank · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2006, 11:55:51 PM »

Quote from: "Bernard C"

most likely publication in 1992 was Manley.
Bernard C.

I don't think it was, I think visually but even those eyes are wearing out (ya ya ya), I think something more of encylopaedia. If it is Manley I would not have been easily satisfied.

heartofglass · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:29:08 AM »

It's not in Manley, have just checked (lucky enough to own a copy!

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Anyway, I agree with Della-I like it too!
The 1890s date fits in very nicely with it's 'rustic' texture & the iridised finish, both major trends in glass at that time.
Can't say I've ever seen anything like it;but I would have bought it if I had!

Frank · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:32:32 AM »

The red is the nicest.

glasswizard · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:51:39 AM »

Having read this thread and seen the name Manley, I knew I had a book with that name. Turns out not to be the one. Mine is just a small spiral bound book published in 1968 by Wallace Homestead and features the collection of C C Manely, Brierley Hill, England. The color photos are quite nice and 361 pieces of glass are shown. Unfortunately the vase under discussion is not shown. Terry

Glen · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:09:55 AM »

I can only add that I have never seen anything like it in my life.

It certainly is unusual - I'd like to look at it "up close and personal".

And yes, I checked Manley too. Nada, as the others report. I can't think what book it might have been, Frank.

Glen

Frank · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2006, 09:04:09 AM »

Unfortunately I have no list of the books I owned then but it could have been at a library or in a bookshop.

They do seem rare, I have seen less than ten, one red, a couple in green ground and blue ground ones. I expect they were a limited production and expensive as a lot of work went into them.

David E · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2006, 10:05:17 PM »

Just a quick update:

Glen is kindly posting the photo on wwwcga web site to see if any Carnival Glassies can ID this.

Glen · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2006, 08:04:42 AM »

OK, well I have posted a photo of the vase and I have received two comments. One was along the lines of "this is familiar but I'm not sure what it is". The other suggestion was (and I'm a bit hesitant to say this :oops: ):

it is Whitefriars and they made many different colors in this form

Glen

David E · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2006, 08:21:28 AM »

:lol: Better not say that too loudly!

Not sure what to say about that: is it someone misguided by the WF bark texture, or is it someone who knows more than we think?!

Neve rmind, it's interesting to see it got some response. Thanks, Glen.

Glen · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2006, 09:11:08 AM »

Quote from: "DenCill"

Not sure what to say about that: is it someone misguided by the WF bark texture, or is it someone who knows more than we think?!

Well I was assuming the first....but because I know nothing (nothing) about WF, I couldn't say. But I do know that this forum is EXPERT on WF.

Glen :lol: