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bOBA:
Hi everyone,

i found this modern decanter the other day. I have looked through the Dartington book, thinking it may be part of their ripple range but I cannot find it in there. Any help much appreciated.... Does anyone know if the factory is good with attribution enquiries? I may plan a visit, whether or not this is a Dartington product, as I am down that way later in the year possibly.....


thank you,


Robert (bOBA)

Paul S.:
Hi Robert - as a shape, this is certainly uncommon - what I believe is called a 'waisted bludgeon' or 'bell form' - which is rather obvious really, I suppose.
You don't mention the height or if there is a quality polished pontil depression  -  not that I'd be any the wiser though - or if there are matching Nos.

I'd be inclined to send the factory an email with details plus a photo  -  am sure they'd help, one way or the other  -  mind you nice part of the country to visit.            Best of luck.

bOBA:
Thank you for the comment Paul, I will contact Dartington. I think it is a good place to start! I hope to visit later in the year. I appreciate the descriptions too, preferring "waisted bludgeon" over the more straightforward, though accurate, description of "bell" shape.

Robert (bOBA)

bOBA:
It is always good to get a reply from a factory. Dartington say this decanter is likely not theirs. They also suggested looking for a "D" mark on the base. However, I do have a Showstopper decanter I posted here and I am pretty sure that did not have an impressed "D" ...... but I could take it with me to the factory later in the year to be extra certain.... I may try Caithness too, then further afield ......


Robert (bOBA)

glassobsessed:
Dartington have used a very small etched D which can look like a B: http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-29

as well as Dartington etched in small letters.

John

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