Topic: Studio art glass - ID = Alum Bay Glass, Isle of Wight

[Keith M]

Hi all,
Picked up this studio glass piece recently at a car boot on the Isle of Wight. I guess it would be an art glass hot worked sculpture. The lady who sold it told me it was part of a collection made by her husband, but couldn't remember who the maker was or how long ago he purchased it. Would seem likely it came from one of the island's studio's although by no means a certainty. Anyone have any idea who made such pieces and also when?
Haven't got many art glass reference books and online searches have also not proved very helpful so far although I did come across mention of "knot" sculptures.
It's approx 21cm tall with blue, purple and gold streaks, with hints of other colours. It's iridescent in places and stands on a clear circular glass stand. There's no ID marks that I can see so perhaps came originally with a sticker. Scratching to the base suggests at least some age on the piece.
Any help would be appreciated,
Keith M

[suzygpr]

Alum Bay Glass, on the Isle of Wight. 

[chopin-liszt]

Agreed. 

[Keith M]

Hi,
Thanks for the replies. Have looked at Alum Bay Glass and found a couple of their pieces online with clear glass circular bases. The style is not to dissimilar although colour way is different.
You could well be right
Thanks again,
Keith M

[glassobsessed]

Alum Bay glass have been in business since 1972, this was undoubtedly made there. This design was one of their early staples, quick and simple to produce making it suitable for the tourist trade they relied on at the time.

John

[Keith M]

Hi,
Thanks for looking at this topic and for your replies.
Cheers
Keith M