Topic: Bohemian Vases Beranek? Chribska? or other?

[selina]

I had these somewhere else for help with ID but nothing forthcoming. I've seen these on ebay attributed to a number of makers. As I don't have access to any literature or knowledge of differences between makers/designers, I thought this would be the perfect place. And a friend also said there is more knowledge here and I'm likely to get a correct answer

They are slightly different in size, being handmade. Very heavy and I guess the pictures tell the story as most in this style are similar. I've had them a long time and originally thought they were Murano when I purchased them but now I'm learning so much more is Bohemian. Any help appreciated.

[Paul S.]

hello Trudy.........         regret I'm going to be rather negative, unfortunately.

This grading of blue, violet and orange would seem to suggest Chribska, but the lack of clear casing  -  many Chribska pieces like this have massively clear bases, plus the fact that I can't find the shape  -  would suggest not.          You don't make any mention of casing.
I somehow don't get the feeling it's Murano.

You might care to continue to looking here...........   http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/glass_encyclopedia/bohemian_glass/chribskaglass_home.htm  ...   which does include a lot of material from that factory.           Since the Czech glass experts remain silent, then must assume this not an easy piece to id.

A very big thanks to Jindrich for manking available his catalogues of Czech glass

[selina]

Thanks Paul. I've had a suggestion it may be Beranek, Andromeda Twist Vase.. Also thanks for having a look for me

[glassobsessed]

Definitely not Andromeda, the twists go the wrong for one thing: https://picasaweb.google.com/Johnmj100/CzechGlass#5432668397702535474

I wonder if your vases could be from Japan, Kamei is one possibility.

John

[rocco]

I would lean towards Japan, too.
Most of the Chribska vases seem to have a thick clear casing.
Here are some of the twisted vases from a 1999 Chribska catalogue on Jindrich's great site:  >> Link 1, >> Link 2

BTW, your pics don't blow up enough to see any details; making the longest side about 700 px usually works well

Michael

[selina]

I just use an auto resizer for the pics. I'm not sure about Japan to be honest. I have some bowls etc by Hineri and the quality of these vases is much better. The colour is a lot denser than the Chribska vases. On closer look the inner is the pink, the exterior is the blue. Almost like a sommerso style vase.