Topic: improbable combinations

[Paul S.]

appreciate none of these four is related, in the sense they belong together - just that they take up less shelf space when combined like this.      Can recognize the Davidson green cloud glass, the black plinth is possibly Sowerby or Bagley and one or both of the others might also have something to do with Bagley ??    But, since I'm very unsure, have posted in 'Glass'.    If anyone would care to advise the makers, would be appreciated.                 Can remember when these black plinths could be found at boot sales commonly, now appears even they fetch decent money.

[NevB]

The green posy vase is Bagley Elf pattern. According to Angela's book the black plinth is catalogued as "Black Base" by Bagley and the other one is "not Bagley", I think it may be Davidson. The Sowerby ones often have a number underneath. If I see a plinth at a reasonable price I buy it, they are always in demand.

[Paul S.]

thanks, that's very interesting - help appreciated.              yes, I've seen Nos. underneath the black plinths - this one has nothing, unfortunately.      Don't recall seeing the frosted translucent plinth previously  -  perhaps it's rare;-).
I think the green cloud and black plinth look good together  -  rather deco ish. 

[Mosquito]

The frosted plinth under the Bagley Elf posy is by Jobling (no. 2535L) and a nice find as coloured plinths are quite a bit scarcer than the black ones.

[Paul S.]

very kind of you Steven to take the time to look  -  would agree this frosted plinth does seem uncommon - I don't recall seeing one before.        Obviously it's been parted from its companion at some time in the past, and regret I no longer have the book  -  assume the other half was a bowl??

[Paul S.]

Steven  -  if you get to look back here some time - something that you may wish to consider.                         In your Glass Gallery collection, under the BM heading, you have a red/pink baluster shaped vase decorated with insects, gilded floral designs etc., which you describe as 'unknown Victorian satin vase'.            The gilding suggests this is something of quality and to my eyes makes me think of Thomas Webb's 'Peachblow'  -  is this something you might have considered?
Peachblow reacts to the u.v. torch - does this one glow?

[Mosquito]

In your Glass Gallery collection, under the BM heading, you have a red/pink baluster shaped vase decorated with insects, gilded floral designs etc., which you describe as 'unknown Victorian satin vase'.

Hi Paul, yes, I remember that vase, though I sold it a long time ago and hence can't check it under blacklight. It was nice quality -- I believe I settled on a tentative Harrach attribution for it.

[Paul S.]

thanks Steven  -  it was certainly a quality looking piece  -  tantalizing, as we shall now never know.