Topic: Clear glass footed vase with prunts

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14cm high and 9cm at its widest point. Clear glass vase or goblet with 3 'snail' feet and 6 applied strawberry prunts. It has what appears to be an applied rim which has been fire-polished so it is very smooth. The pontil mark has been ground very smooth.  It may be a drinking vessel of some sort, with the very smooth lip, it also fits nicely in the hand with the prunts in the right place. By the wear on the feet it appears to have some age but there are no chips, marks or scratches. It is a quality glass with a good shine and ring. Must try some wine in it.

Anyone have any ideas of country, date or maker?

Thanks,
Mike

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It looks as though it has a 'folded rim'.
I would think not a glass but maybe a spoon holder or a vase of some sort?
Looks maybe 1880s 1890s in style to me.
It's a lovely design.  Very crisp and architectural in it's own way.

m

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Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I'm pretty sure it does have a 'folded rim' not applied, my mistake.
It is similar in shape to this one which was made in about 1880. This does have an 'applied' turquoise rim and is not as well made as the clear one.

I assume a 'folded rim' is made by folding over the lip of the glass but it must taken a very skilled glassmaker to get near perfect height and 'weight' all away around the top of the lip, as this glass has.

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It might not be as well made but it has those glorious colours, which make it quite special as well as the opaque turquoise glass on it which is gorgeous

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Sowerby Venetian 

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source?

It is fabulous.

m

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Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Cottle Pg 76-77

Unknown pattern, but same family