Topic: Webb Crystal vase

[ahremck]

Has anyone seen this Webb Crystal type before?  Thought I might put it up in case someone wants to add to a collection.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-THOMAS-WEBB-BLUE-CRACKLE-CRYSTAL-TRUMPET-VASE-ACID-ETCHED-1935-1949-/231190350443?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item35d404ca6b&_uhb=1


Ross

[Paul S.]

thanks Ross - great piece and yes, it should be added to my collection

Not seen this effect on a piece of T/Webb before, but you learn to expect the unexpected as a collector.

However, my opinion would be that the description is incorrect, since the effect is produced by fine threads of bubbles only, and not a true cracked effect.
If you look at the crackle effect pieces, they do not show this sort of bubbled appearance within the glass - we've had quite a lot on the board in the past, and they are quite distinctive.
I hate to be picky, but also not sure that the word Crystal is appropriate  -  BUT it is a great and probably quite rare design, and since I collect T/Webb, then I'm envious.          How many Oz $ to the Sterling pound

[ahremck]

An $1(AUST) is about 55p - 60p at present.

Ross

[Paul S.]

thanks for that  -  I suspect that the postage to U.K. will be nearly as much

[Lustrousstone]

They aren't great pics but I would say it was crackle with bubbles, which is certainly unlike any crackle I have

[Paul S.]

uhmmm  -  in the attached pix you can see how the crackle effect is highlighted where the fissures reflect light, and I'm not seeing this effect in the ebay item - but you could well be correct.