Topic: Thorn vase, a question...

[keith]

Was there a discussion recently about being able to identify who made them by the way the feet are applied,had a look in search 'mode' but nothing,got this today,7.5 inches tall,no damage and what looks like a missing foot is,I presume,part of the finishing process,

[chopin-liszt]

The finish looks right for it having been like that from the start - hot-worked.
I had a Richardson acorn with a missing foot. It had been broken off - I could tell because of the smoothly polished finish.
I can't help with id-ing makers by feet application, sorry. I tend to just go by how much I like these beasts.

[Lustrousstone]

Nice one Keith. I agree with Sue that it looks original. It was a theory Bernard had if that helps

[Lustrousstone]

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[flying free]

it was to do with Walsh and the way the feet were applied in two's and crossed over each other iirc?
I think it was an American lady who posted her piece and the conversation developed from that.
I'll try and find it for you.
m

[flying free]

found it I think -
is this what you were referring to?
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,50419.msg285022.html#msg285022
m

[keith]

Thanks all,yes m that's the one,will have a read tomorrow,it's a bit late now,ta.

[KevinH]

Keith,

Definitely made as is. What may look like a missing leg is a prunt applied to cover the pontil scar after the rod was cracked off.

Yours is very much like one I have and I would say they were made by the same company. They may even be parts of the same full table set ( * ) with yours being a step or two closer to the main central piece than mine.

( *) Large centrral piece with, in each opposite direction, other pieces stepping down in size.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9253
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9254

[antiquerose123]

...........and it Glows too Keith?

You are the Master at finding glass !!   

I have a thorn vase here with 5 feet (posted years ago)

[keith]

Thanks Rose,KevinH,was a bit worried about getting it home in one piece,have yet to put it under the uv lamp,will do that later,