Topic: Mdina 'onion' vase help

[trotters]

Hello,

I'm after some help in finding out a bit more about this vase and how much it might be worth. I believe it's unusual in that it's small (13cm high and 7cm across). I've been told it's most likely 1970's Michael Harris but have not been able to find another one like it anywhere or any information regarding it. Any help gratefully received.

James

[trotters]

And another (apologies for the side-on photos, not sure what happened there)!!

[chopin-liszt]

Hello and welcome.

The broad "sideways" script on the base would put this to somewhere late '70s early '80s, I think the colourway is probably Tortiseshell, deep reddish browns.

I'm afraid we don't really discuss values here, they're far too subjective, but I can tell you it's not really worth a lot.

Michael Harris left in '71, although they did carry on with his designs and with variations.
This is a little unusual, not a major production shape.
It is still a decorative, retro piece of Mdina, but I'm afraid you are not looking at being able to retire.

[trotters]

Ha! Back to the drawing board for retirement then!! Many thanks for the info.

James

[chopin-liszt]

This is a big stripey Mdina Onion vase.
They're the same shape-ish.