Topic: Help identifying Vase with Cut Out Red Overlay from Signature

[flying free]

I agree with you about the 'stop' after what looks like a V, but it's odd that both Ivo and I thought the same thing about the use of the word Stikla so definitely worth keeping an open mind about where this might have originated.

I still think it's worth writing to Ajka and asking them it if may have come from there.

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[In2harmony]

Thanks flying free - I certainly will keep it in mind (but it does seem a bit like putting "wood" on a carving).

I am following up your suggestion of contacting Ajka.

[flying free]

Thanks flying free - I certainly will keep it in mind (but it does seem a bit like putting "wood" on a carving).

it does. And it probably doesn't read 'Stikla'.  I think it can only read V. Stefan. However there have been instances of odd or confusing signatures on cameo pieces for a long time going back to the Art Nouveau period.