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Very strange ysart/vasart weight

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KevinH:
Purpose? I still think the "saucer weight" variety are candle holders, but these stemmed items are basic mantle ornaments (some folk might say they are wig stands).

The flat section to the top is obviously a result of finishing after removal from the punty iron - having attached it in order to add the "saucer" or stem. The stemmed one shown in the book is not finished smoothly, suggesting no intention for it other than an object to be admired. The "saucer" ones have a definite concave recess (Martin, can you please confirm that for yours?) which is why I think they are candle holders.

RAY:
the flat spot is were the other pontil iron was attached

KevinH:
Here's my own photo of the one shown in John Simmonds' book:
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4932

KevinH:
Small correction to my earlier comments ...

... the top of the one that I showed is not "unfinished", but has a small, flat, polished circular area.

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