Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests > Glass

Large Tortoiseshell Vase - ID help welcome please

(1/2) > >>

RoynMargaret:
This vase is approximately 12-in tall, appears to be blow moulded, polished rim. Carries original plastic label that says VA VERRÉ Souffle Bouch??

Any info on date, make, country of origin (appears France, but may be Canada?) would be welcome

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3296

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-3295

Thank you

pamela:
soufflé bouche is french for mouth blown  :)

RoynMargaret:
That's a good start, thanks Pamela. Could I therefore be wrong about blown into a mould? There is no pontil at the base of the vase.

RoynMargaret:
Bump

I understand tortoiseshell glass is quite rare; which is, perhaps, why I have been able to find out so little about it.

If no maker or other ID, how about a stab at the potential value? - I am about to list it on the big auction house in the sky :)

Without attribution, and just on its dramatic decorative qualities I am aiming for about £50. Too cheap? Or way over the top?

Opinions very welcome. Thank you.

Max:
I don't think tortoise shell glass is that rare Roy, and my personal opinion is that £50 is a bit steep, although you never know if someones looking for a specific shape then you may be lucky.

There's a couple of pages of tortoise shell glass in Circa Fifties glass and the prices range from $25 to an estimated $75 - $125 for nice lemonade jug set with four open-handled mugs.

...just waiting now for someone to say I'm wrong...  :lol:

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page