Topic: Could this ashray be a Whitefriars Piece by William Wilson? And what date?

[glassamore]

Hello all you wonderful people at Glass Messages

Here is my latest find - could anyone identify this ashtray (now known as a pin tray) Could it possibly be a Whitfriars piece by William Wilson? Sapphire blue glass with controlled air bubbles - with two indented lipped cigarette rests.

Measuring approx 13cms widest point x 4cms high. The base seems to of been ground and polished flat so no pontil mark.

Please view photographs attached.  I have seen many similar attributed to Whitefriars but also seen many that look the same but are attributed to swedish or italian makers. So now I am confused. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for all your wonderful knowledge.

With best regards

Gary - Glassamore

[glassobsessed]

My guess would be Italian but many companies made similar. Not Whitefriars, their output is well documented.

John

[ian the sculptor]

I would agree with John. It's not a Whitefriars' design. The colour isn't quite right either. Italian is as good a guess as any.
Ian.

[glassamore]

Thank you John and Ian for your replies.

I will check out some of the Murano glassworks and see what I can come up with.

with best regards

Gary Glass Amore

[glassamore]

I guess I have to start my search with Bullicante instead of controlled bubbles now that I've been directed towards Italy.

Thanks for your pointers.

With best regards

Gary Glass Amore