Topic: ID help please Amber hobnail square vase

[vanmann]

I bought this thinking possibly Czech and but can't find anywhere. I then had a hazy memory of something similar being ID'd as French, although I may have just imagined that. Hoping that someone may recognise, any thoughts or suggestions appreciated, John

[rocco]

I am quite sure the vase is Oberglas, Austria.
Here is an ashtray (in original box), same colour and pattern >> https://cache.willhaben.at/mmo/9/128/678/719_-1406215291.jpg

Michael

[vanmann]

Thank you that certainly looks very similar

[vanmann]

I have now seen several round vases in very similar pattern attributed to Jiri Zejmon for Rosice. Anybody else think this could be Sklo Union?

[Anne]

The base is more like the SU ones - the Oberglas (round) ones I've seen that are similar have a star base. Frank has a reference page of Zejmon designs here - they show the bases, for comparison: LINK

[vanmann]

Thanks Anne, they do look closer
John

[rocco]

Sorry, I have to disagree

Sklo Union pieces have a ground and polished (slightly matte) base, whereas the vase in question seems to have a moulded base, which is common in Oberglas pieces (and not all Oberglas pieces have star-cut bases) >> Link

Besides that, Sklo Union glass is quite well documented, so there should be a reference somewhere to be found...
IMHO, a vague similarity to some Zejmon designs is not enough for attribution, the Oberglas ashtray I linked to above is a far better match for the pattern.

This design is commonly seen here in Vienna, and I am sure I have seen it with an Oberglas label.

Michael