Author Topic: Brockwitz Carnival 'Sunflower and Diamonds', 6'' version (Read 1642 times)

rocco · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2013, 02:34:01 PM »

Yet another 16 cm version of Brockwitz' "Sunflower and Diamond" pattern came my way today.
They seem to have been exclusively exported to Vienna

Slightly different iridescence, more golden yellow.
And again the same flaws to the base like in my first one (base pics of both attached)

Michael

Glen · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2013, 04:43:31 PM »

That's astonishing! And it's also fascinating. Thanks so much for sharing that info. (And congratulations

rocco · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2013, 09:45:07 AM »

Thank you, Glen!

I think there may have been issues with the mould or similar, leading to these flaws.
I cannot imagine they are damages...

I found yet another nice carnival vase today which I am unable to identify; so I may need your help again in the near future ;-)

Michael

Glen · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:06:19 PM »

I feel that they simply features of pressed glass - as you suggest, a mould issue.

I'm looking forward to seeing your vase "find". I hope I can help with it

Glen

rocco · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2013, 02:40:42 PM »

Thank you, Glen!
A little more research (and your fabulous website of course) finally revealed the ID -- pinwheel pattern by Hortensja glassworks, 8'' version. http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/Hortensja_PINWHEELcylindervase.html
I thought Hortensja was quite probable from the beginning due to the multicolour iridescence (lots of pink, turquoise and blue, totally different to that of Brockwitz). But I couldn't find it first.
Then it took some time to find out it is not Sowerby.

I attach a pic, which unfortunately doesn't show the iridescence very well.

Michael

Glen · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2013, 03:42:20 PM »

Excellent acquisition! What a beauty. Yes, that's the Hortensja version.

Congratulations again :-)

rocco · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2013, 04:07:59 PM »

Thanks again, Glen!
As my carnival glass collection seems to be growing quite a bit at the moment, I will put your books on my Christmas wishlist

Michael

colink · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:49:28 PM »

Fascinating now i know where im going on my next holiday ha ha ha

colink · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2013, 07:28:27 PM »

Glens book are worth every penny

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