Hello everyone,
I was hoping someone could help me, I am after some information on a vase I bought on a whim. I have been collecting Scandinavian glass for about a year. My housemate asked I give her a vase (no chance) so two months ago, whilst out in a charity shop buying something unrelated, the lady behind the counter put this vase out to be priced and put on display, I liked the look of it and thought I will get that for my housemate. Turning it over I could see it was Mdina, I knew nothing of Mdina except that the fish vases are expensive and collectible, I have seen Mdina in charity shops before and never considered buying it. I asked how much she wanted, £7.50 she said, I said that was too much as I didn't know what I was buying, I bought something for £3 and had £7 change in my hand so said oh sod it, I'll give you £7, it will save you pricing it up. I took it back and said to my housemate, here you go have this, however, if I find out it is a good one, I will keep it for myself.
After searching the internet I have got as far as the term 'tricorn' from this website, typing in 'tricorn vase' brings up a couple of images which look exactly like this one. Anyone know much more than what I have found out so far: probably made by Michael Harris and that is about it. The last picture should show a haul of four other Mdina pieces I have just found so this is my whole Mdina collection so far. I like them. The housemate is still waiting for her vase...