Topic: satin salver 35,5 cm amber aqua spiral bubble four prong pontil mark.

[Ivo]

Hey guess what the full extent of the enquiry fits in the title.

Does it ring a bell, anyone?

[flying free]

well that's rather beautiful!
is it aventurine or gold leaf or something in the middle?   on my screen it looks lilac    it's not neodymium is it perhaps?
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[Frank]

USA was my first feeling but cannot say why!

[Ivo]

No there is no aventurine or other inclusions; what you see is the mark where the 4-prong pontil snapped off. 

The piece may be related in colour to this 14.5 cm vase - which is properly finished with a ground and polished pontil. There is a similar gradation from amber to amethyst. Never managed to ID it either.

[Ivo]

ps. actually it is more blue - so I guess this is Bluerina a.k.a. blue Amberina. Often associated with Boston & Sandwich - except I think this is relatively recent.

[ahremck]

You could try emailing Don Carlson (USA) who has been using a 4 point pontil for a great many years.  His stuff is usually clearly marked but he may know a likely maker.

Ross

[Ivo]

Thanks. Found his website and will study further.