Topic: Early Mdina greeny bubbley glass/casing

[Patrick]

Yes some superb pieces John,

Here is my contribution to the early colouration..........

[WhatHo!]

It would be very interesting to know when the greeny milk bottle glass finished. Apparently they eventually they went from glass milk bottles to cartons, it would very interesting to see the latest date in green casing. This might help us date Mdina pieces? The latest date I have seen so far is 1977.
Can anyone find a date later than that?

[glassobsessed]

It may not be as simple as we would like. There could have been many different sources for the materials, with varying composition, let alone a given supplier varying there own product.

That lollipop vase without a tinge is signed by Harris so it dates to 72 or earlier. Could they have had more than one quality of clear glass in use at the same time?

[Patrick]

That lollipop vase without a tinge is signed by Harris so it dates to 72 or earlier. Could they have had more than one quality of clear glass in use at the same time?

Hi John,

I just had this message from Alfred .......

"there was 2 with clear glass.. one was mix with bottles and other one was more perfect."

That answers the question I think .

Cheers,

Patrick.

[Patrick]

So maybe the green tint glass was part of the design/finish.... ?

[WhatHo!]

More likely for financial reasons?

[WhatHo!]

But the green glass did stop at some point, I wonder when that was?

[Patrick]

More likely for financial reasons?

Alfred is reading this and is happy for me to share his comments............

"Yes it was financially. . So Mr Boffo and Mr Harris only use the best. Of course"

"I remember  once i said i don't  care i am going to use the best clear. And i did some time using it.. but Boffo caught  me and hahaa he was angry"

"And like a little child he told Mr Dobson..  i remember  Mr Dobson whenn Boffo told him he was smiling"

[glassobsessed]

Nothing like information from someone who has first hand knowledge.

Thanks Alfred.

John