Topic: Has anybody got a clue about the maker of this vase?

[Smitty]

Has anybody got a clue about the maker of this vase? Its heavy and feels like a quality item. Raised pattern with an iridescent sheen. Quite Royal Brierley in feel. It measures  14.3 cms  in height. Has a ground off pontil. Any opinions would be much appreciated.

[Greg.]

Midsummer glass I believe.

[Smitty]

Thanks Greg for your instant reply and I think you are right. Much appreciated.

[chopin-liszt]

That's what my guts thought. 
(Not that they're always reliable.)

[Smitty]

Thanks Sue for your gut feeling take a look at the yellow vase and tell what your guts feel!

[Anne]

There's a Midsummer vase with a similar pattern in a different shape on eBay but it has an impressed Sunburst mark on the base...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lovely-Midsummer-glass-art-vase-/231409485607?pt=UK_Art_Glass&hash=item35e1148727

I know nothing about Midsummer glass so can't add more, am just posting this for comparison purposes.

[glassobsessed]

The odd Midsummer vase does crop up with just a ground base, the three or four colour combinations usually seen are quite distinctive. The paperweights have ground bases too.

John

[Lustrousstone]

Matte ground bases on the paperweights I think. There is also this colourway http://lustrousstone.co.uk/cpg/displayimage.php?pid=1102

[chopin-liszt]

I've replied to your yellow vase thread, but have not helped in any way.