Topic: Glass plate ID help

[Paul S.]

  thanks both.      

[burch69]

Hi

Just as a follow up on this one. I recently had some feedback from one of the Oxford museums who's thoughts were that it is probably mid 19th century, Bohemian molded blue opaline glass, with a wheel cut edge and hand gilded. Due to the number of possible manufacturers and lack of marks, it is going to be very hard to narrow down further. i was going to see if anyone of the Uk collections had anything similar and will post any results. Thanks Patrick

[Paul S.]

I'd suggest that the Oxford museum's conclusion is probably what most of us would have suggested - the shaped outer rim, the translucence, the colour, the gilding etc., and yes would agree further information probably a non-starter.

You might try the V. & A. in London  -  the glass and ceramics dept. will always offer opinions if you send them emailed pix etc.           I had some chat with them recently over something though I've now forgotten what it was.           They might take a week or so to reply, but get back to you they will at some time, though suspect their response may be no more specifically detailed than that of Oxford.           I forget the lady's name, but do give them a try.

[burch69]

Thanks Paul for the suggestion there on the V and A, unfortunately they don't seem to be responding to public inquiries at the moment due to staff shortages, only ones relating to their own collection. i have another few leads to follow so will let you know if able to get anything more.