Topic: Small Aurene something? Help

[sdelzer71]

One more of the Grandmas' collection, is a small gold aurene thumb indented something? I don't know the first place to even start research since I'm not sure what to call it!  Its about 2 1/4" tall and 1 1/2" wide. It was with her other Quezal salts and bowls but I don't see any identifying marks.

[glassobsessed]

Salviati made many in this shape, loads of different colours and styles. May be worth looking into Loetz as well as I think I saw something with a similar shape.

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,28320.0.html

John

[johnphilip]

Powell also did some but I go with Salviati .

[Bonsaismurf]

Can it be a WMF Myra?

[Ivo]

No.

[sdelzer71]

Ive done a little bit more research, and at least know that they are calling this a 'toothpick holder'. I have viewed a few L.C.T ones....I looked for the 'Salviati' and haven't quite found the same Gold  Aurene colored one.

[Bonsaismurf]

No.

Is it because the shape is wrong or is it that the "aurene" is wrong? By judging from googling the WMF pieces seem to have more iridescense than this one?

[Ivo]

It is not a matter of picking a preference.  This is no wmf. The shape is 100% salviati. Lct is rather unlikely.

[Bonsaismurf]

I'm not asking because I doubt you. I have no experience handling pieces like this so it's only for my own education.

[sdelzer71]

I am so glad that I have found this Message Board. I am learning a whole lot of new things about something I wasn't interested in until I started dealing with my Grandmothers estate, and all the 1000's of antiques she has.  I have only gotten through two boxes. Several more to go.......so look for new pictures of things I cant find....Thanks again to everyone who has responded!