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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => British & Irish Glass => Topic started by: keith on December 16, 2009, 04:24:53 PM
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10 inches high,unsigned,has 'wrinkles' under the rim,no damage and more 'wrinkles' on the surface as though part of the process didn't go according to plan,would this be a second?Keith.
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Seen lots of RB Studio but not cased,is this common or do I need to get out more ;D
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Can you provide a detailed close-up picture of the base?
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Yep,here it is,ta for looking,
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Shape and decoration look fine, just read a page in a Millers collectables book with a cased example, they were made, just not that many.
John
Keith, the only reason to get out more is to buy even more glass. :D
John
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I didn't and wouldn't had it not been signed on the base.
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Royal Brierley... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Frosted-Glass-Bowl-Vase-Royal-Brierley-Studio-/190642463657?pt=UK_Art_Glass&hash=item2c632d23a9&x=37&y=3#ht_850wt_905
;D
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Well done TC,how did you find that? the pic' of the base isn't to clear but just like the standard RB studio mark.
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one of those Harris designed pieces then, is it? - I'd have gone through many factories before getting to R/Brierley. One for me to look out for as I do collect the Studio Range. Well done Keith, and top marks for TC for getting the brownie points
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Although nowhere near the same, there was something about the pattern that reminded me of a Royal Brierley Constance Spry vase that i have, and also you posted some of those a while back on here so i knew you collected it.
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It has recently come to my attention that there is a lot more to the RB Studio range than just the specific Harris' design.
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I keep seeing variations of the white 'studio' pieces,just how many were made,here are some of my white ones,are there records for RB somewhere?
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This vase has a label, and isn't a Harris design, as far as I know.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Brierley-Studio-Art-Glass-Vase-/330700472362?pt=UK_Art_Glass&hash=item4cff48c02a
There is another surface textured style, I believe it's called "Terrazzo". I have tracked this down as a friend has a piece, then I saw a similar design of vase on ebay, boxed and labelled - with the pattern name on the box. I do have pics, but they're not mine to show. sorry.
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I've seen quite a few of these in vase and bowl form but not to keen on them, I suppose I'll have to get one as part of the collection ::)
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nice pieces Keith - and thanks to Sue for some information about which I knew rather little. I have a personal mental description of these Harris pieces - and in my mind (perhaps wrongly) think of their surface decoration as looking rather like a sort of 'vermiculite' patterning. I have pieces from the 'Studio' range in white, red, and that rather iridescent black - as far as I know I'm certainly missing the blue ish sort of violet they did. And of course, each colour was produced in several different shapes.
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Thanks Paul,the one on the right is cased,I haven't got one in blue,yet ;D
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Another one in the series..........
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Is that labelled or marked in any way?
It looks awfully like brand-new Makora to me!
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I had a turquoise iridescent Royal Brierley Studio bowl in exactly that shape - I slightly regret selling it as it's a very contemporary shape compared to most of their iridescent range.
m
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The colour is a little washed out by the flash,it is a bit darker and signed 'Royal Brierley Studio'
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7 inches high,thought at first that it may have been 'Heron' glass but saw a piece on ebay with the same decor and signed,tried to link it but failed ::) ;D ;D
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When do you think this dates to Keith? any ideas? It reminds me of the 'Dale Tiffany' pieces with that pulled spatter effect (although the red when you look closely, is classic Royal Brierley studio iridescent surface effect isn't it?) and also a Heron glass lampshade I had with similar effect but in black not white. Both of which are much later in date I would think, than this vase?
m
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I know they were still going in 1986,when they stopped manufacture I'd have to check,I'm sure someone here could tell us,this piece does differ from the 'classic' pieces and I presume it might be later production,then again ::)pic's to compare ;D ;D.Then again there are quite a few variations in the 'studio' range.
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Other variations... ;D,not forgetting the iridescent purple ones ;D
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I love that bowl shape. I made a regretful mistake when I first started selling some of my glass, and sold one that shape in a stunning Turquoise iridescence. I rarely see that shape come up . I do still have one red piece in the vase shape but not very big. Their red and orange were beautiful and intense colours.
m
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Still have to get the green and light blue,these are the others...
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Sorry,just being silly.I've been trying to find more about RB'y but without much success but came across another possible puzzle,on page 361 of '20th Century B. Glass' bottom pic' far left,a small (Caithness )vase using powdered enamels to create textures,this looks very similar to a piece I have with a RB sticker ???,so did the label jump?
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aha! and that looks VERY similar to two little textured vases I had. One is now sold,the other I still have and it came with a Hartley Wood giftware label. I subsequently found another on ebay and the owner said it had been bought at Hartley wood before it closed, so I feel fairly confident the one I still have is a Hartley wood piece. I wonder if they all started jobbing out these little surface textured vases at a similar time to compete with each other?
Sorry I didn't mean to change the title I don't know how that happened. And I couldn't face typing it all again :-[
m
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Now I'm worried,here's the label on this piece and another I got recently,could this be a 'not really a Royal Brierley' ? :o :o
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The red trailed one or one very similar was seen on the Style and Design website with an attribution of possibly STevens and Williams or Orrefors if I recall. I'm not sure how they got their attribution but I think your labelled one clinched it as RB.
I'm not sure what the significance is of the different labels but I would think the trailed one would be an earlier piece. I wonder if they, or at least some of them, fall under Royal Brierley and not Royal Brierley Studio. It's quite confusing from what I recall reading, there were two 'Studios' somehow. I'll need to go and look the info up again but I think it is in CH 20th Century British Glass?
m
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Just for future reference, I can't find a picture to depict my description but I saw a marked and labelled Royal Brierley bowl with box at the weekend - that transparent browny amber colour glass with spatters or splashes of darker brown medium sized splotches at the base and slightly up the sides (bit like leopard print if you know what I mean) - I thought it was hideous so couldn't bring myself to buy it even as an example.
m
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Didn't we have one on here recently that wasn't ID'd?
Found it. but this has bubbles
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,48892.msg275645.html#msg275645
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Just for show,adding to the RBy collection ;D ;D
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Got around 15 of the 'Studio' range now,this one is one I've not seen before, ;D ;D
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Only 3 inches high,marked RB'y studio,not a colour I've seen before,not so pretty either ::) ;D ;D
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Not seen this shape before and what happened to the paperweight base,a second maybe?? The 'scent' is 5 inches high the pwt 2.5 inches.
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..well one I've not seen before, ::),just how many did they make ? ;D ;D
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Weird coincidence Keith, I saw a small vase with the same decor (different shape I think) on Monday. I had not seen one before, it was unmarked and the seller said it was Royal Brierly - she knew because she came from Stourbridge.
She was spot on then. 8)
John
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Thanks John,this one is marked, ;D ;D
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The 'blue' one is 3.5 inches high and the other 5,it looks black but is actually an inky blue where the light gets through,not seen these colours before has anyone else seen the like ?
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Has anyone seen this colour before or am I the only R.B'y studio collector here ?
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No, and it's gorgeous - is that a trial piece maybe?
I only have a couple of bits somewhere now.
I had a beautiful Heron glass yellow vase that I sold. I regret it slightly. Their yellow iridescent glass was gorgeous and very thick and heavy compared to their other colours.
m
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Strange you say that,the dealer wondered the same,my 27th piece ! ! ;D ;D
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I have had a yellow RB studio lamp base, but it's not the Harris design, it's sort of got white speckly bits in.
Sorry, I gave it to somebody, so no pics.
I also saw a large yellow and white globe vase in a Charity shop last week, in the Harris design. It had a lot of fairly big white patches on it, not nearly as attractive as the piece you are showing here.
I think the colours get stretched too much in large pieces, so I'm afraid I left it behind. That, and the fact that it had a big footprint and Michael would throw a wobbly....
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Keith I think (from memory though could be wrong), that that particular shape is an early one, that's why I was wondering if it might have been a trial - it's really fab.
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Thanks both,never seen a studio lamp base,I'll put that on my 'next to get' list, ;D ;D
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this was my most unusual piece - I sold it unfortunately.
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Been doing some research and still waiting to hear from a few places,meanwhile I need a little help, ::) is anyone aware of any other shapes and forms other than these,I'm up to 14-15 vase shapes,at least two bowls,two atomizers,3 paperweights and one scent bottle,at the moment,not forgetting lampshades,phew,pictures below,ta in advance, ;D ;D,extra pic's on next post. ;D
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Just to add they all seem to come in three sizes, ;D ;D I forgot the cylinder vase,no pictures of these,a 'squashed' cylinder and one I've named as 'fishtank', ;D
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What about these, Keith?
Fred.
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The white one was about 10" tall, the blue 6".
John
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And this.
Fred.
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RB atomiser with missing working bit! Pics show side view, base and mark.
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Thanks all,
Fred,the first one is new to me the 2nd is one I've seen but not got yet,3rd another new one and the 4th is what I call a cylinder vase,the new one I've seen the decor but not the shape, ta.
John,Got the first one,the 2nd looks a little different with a taller neck,again, ta,
Anne,seen that decor but not the shape,many thanks all,looks like I've lots more to do, ::) ;D ;D
Would you mind if I made copies of these images please?
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Well Keith here are three bits from my collection. The fourth is a red pwt which I assume is the same as yours.
#1 Dark iridescent very close to spherical.
#2 Lovely light grey, pearlescent, splotchy glaze - similar shape to one of yours.
#3 A crystal "rose bowl"
Ross
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Copy the images from my post with pleasure, Keith.
Is it only the shapes of the coloured RB studio ware that you need, Keith, or are the clear pieces of interest too?
Fred.
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I meant to say use the photos if you want to.
Ross
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Thanks again,Anne ,Fred Ross,John, ;D,forgot the prettiest of all, ::),the only one I've seen.
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Sue had a yellow and white lamp base if I remember rightly
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Here's another shape.
(Permission for the re-use of this image on the GMB granted by alviocas).
Image permission unfortunately granted only for show and not for copying.
Fred
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I did, but I'm not sure it was Studio. It may have been a slightly older design I think, with threads of glass spotted on the outside. There was a surface texture - of both white and yellow glass.
I don't have it any more and have lost contact with the person I gave it to.
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Keith, please feel free to copy / use my pics above as you wish. :)
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Ta,Anne,
Fred,have seen that shape before,it's on my 'next to get' list, ;D ;D
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Not sure if this shape is already up there - 9 inch bell vase in pink
Use photo if you wish.
regards
JAK
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Thanks JAK,got my eye on one like that in blue at my local shop, ;D
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Just picked up this bowl,the pattern is different to the other 'purple iridescent' pieces I have and this seems to have a lot of bubbles,looks nice though, ;D,could it have been a second ? opinions please, ;D
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maybe there were different patterns like the lace/silk? (can't remember the other names but I thought two were very similar - I'll check in the book) of IOW glass?
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Thanks M, looks like I might have to email the Harris family after all, ::) ;D ;D ;D
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8 inches tall with Royal Brierley Crystal label on the base, same dimensions as the studio version in this shape.
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Same colouring as my atomiser, Keith! :)
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Hello Anne, yes that's what I thought, this is the first vase I've seen with that decor, ;D
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I think this might be Brierley, i have sold one the same shape signed different colour but larger, i can not find any other pink ones but i have seen another shape a pair boxed same colour, can't remember if they were cased, what do you think?. The antique shop in Lye has a piece i think is Brierley studio, well worth a look if your a collector, it's a beauty and only 25 quid, a flared pink swirled bowl
5 inches in height and 4 inches at the widest diameter.
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Yes that's a RB'y studio middle sized shoulder vase not a colour I've seen before, I spoke to the dealer from Lye on Monday at Malvern and he said he had a couple of pieces, I'll have to pop over, ;D you wouldn't be interested in selling it ? ::) ;D
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A couple more Brierley pieces that were taken out the back door, i'm not sure ever put into production or you have seen them before Keith, a small neodymium vase, 4 3/4 inches in height and a series of goblets and a matching decanter in the same cut too expensive to produce at the time, the goblet is 7 inches in height.
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The goblet is really nice, as for the vase it looks more like Caithness to me, never seen anything like that by RB'y
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I said the same thing to my father inlaw who was in the maintenance department at rby he said it came out the factory, he looked well insulted.
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It's possible it's a Caithness sample, as Dartington Crystal owns them both...
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Have you seen these before Keith, Royal Brierley Studio Neon goblets?.
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I can copy these from the board they will be fine,ta. ;D ;D It's good to get pictures of the boxes for reference, ;D
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Another in this pattern Keith.
6 inches in height, 2 inches across the rim and 1 3/4 inches across the base.
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Look what I found recently,
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I'd forgot about all these so here's a large part of the collection in one picture.... ::) ;D ;D
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Topics merged and tidied, enjoy!
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Thank you, ;D ;D ;D and here are a few more, ;D
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Colour and label bowl name on this one Keith.
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That's very nice, is this one of your new finds and can I copy the image please ?
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Yes help yourself, anyone can use any of the images I put on here, that's what I hope there for, it's good finding things not yet photographed, you can have this one Keith it has a tiny chip on the rim, it was only a couple of quid, Email me your address or you can pick it up.
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Have sent you an email via the board, ;D ;D
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Another find, this time a whopper, 12 inches tall nearly 3 inches higher than the usual in this shape, ;D ;D ;D
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Can now add a little more , it seems RB'y produced more than I thought, with thanks to David for putting me in touch with Charles Hajdamach who sent me images from a catalogue that shows they produced a dressing table set and a number of table lamps, seven new shapes in all and now have names for a number of pieces. Today I got a standard vase that came with a box and small leaflet advertising the 'Samba' range ( see image ) of which this is one of 14 ! including a carafe, bowls, bud vases and wine glasses, it seems I have a way to go to get them all ! ::) ;D ;D
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More information found today, early on Mark Hill spoke about a vase produced by the Harris family in 1986, the dark iridescent 'gold' on blue/ purple colourway is called 'shadow' range. It now appears the 'Studio' range was started before this date with most of the designs by glass artist Gwyneth Newland ( now Ashcroft ) the research continues and there may be an exhibition of Royal Brierley Studio glass at the motorcycle museum this coming November,thanks to Mr Benson, ;D ;D if I can get organised :o ::) ;D
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Dear All,
I thought it was time to potentially add to the RB Studio parade. :D
I have a number of pieces and add to them when I can. This one I've not seen before hence thought I share it.
So here goes, unsigned, 10cm tall, unusual shape however the colourway is fab. My eyes say a light mauve through to a light lilac ( thinned out ) graduated from top to bottom with a good surface finish at the top again thinning out and minimising to the base. Same base and top finishes to my other pieces.
Happy days.
With kind regards
Andrew
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Can now add a little more , it seems RB'y produced more than I thought, with thanks to David for putting me in touch with Charles Hajdamach who sent me images from a catalogue that shows they produced a dressing table set and a number of table lamps, seven new shapes in all and now have names for a number of pieces. Today I got a standard vase that came with a box and small leaflet advertising the 'Samba' range ( see image ) of which this is one of 14 ! including a carafe, bowls, bud vases and wine glasses, it seems I have a way to go to get them all ! ::) ;D ;D
Keith, could you please tell me about the dressing table set mentioned above? I would like to add details to GTS. Ta!
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Will do Anne,
In response to Andrew's post I'm afraid your vase is Heron glass not RB'y, sorry, ;D
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Keith,
fiendish clever these glass guys.
I'll stick with signature pieces in future. ;D
Thanks as always.
With kind regards
Andrew
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8 inches tall with Royal Brierley Crystal label on the base, same dimensions as the studio version in this shape.
Same shape piece but smaller, in an oil spot effect... 4" tall, 3" wide at its widest point. How many sizes was this shape made in, do we know?
Marked on the base Royal Brierley Studio.
Found it today in my favourite rummaging shop (not a charity shop.)
Feel free to use the pics Keith. :)
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Thanks Ann, these come in three sizes, as far as I know ::) 4, 5 and 7.5 inches, all colours and as table lamps, did you get my email about the table set ?
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I did thanks Keith and replied earlier to you. :)
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Guess what, another shape for the collection, 3 inches tall this one, ;D
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Oooh I do like that, Keith!
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Thanks Anne, it has a very small base quite wobbly ::) ;D ;D
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Thought I'd add these original drawings with a photo as I think most of these, without a label, would not be recognised as RB Studio, do have permission ;D ;D
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The one i found today.
3 inches in height.
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Hello again Chris, this is 'Terrazzo' pattern by Gwyneth Ashcroft, pre 1986 design, whether they made them later I have yet to find out , comes in white, blue, pink and this odd greeny colour, from 3 inches to 12 ;D
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Thanks Keith shall list it as such, i could do with your number and i can send you picks of any others i find which will be at cost if there any good to you, regards Chris.
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Thanks Chris, my email address is on the little envelope at the left you could send me pic's any time,ta. ;D ;D
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OK will do.
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Have you seen this one, Keith? https://www.3bearscottage.co.uk/iridescent-royal-brierley-studio-glass-bowl
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Not seen that one but have that shape ( salad bowl ) and that colour, ta for looking ;D ;D
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Just spotted it whilst looking for something else. :)
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I think this one has Constance Spry mark, it's currently buried somewhere in one of my boxes, otherwise i'd take a better picture.
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Certainly is TC ;D ;D
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Oooh drool!
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Another piece for the collection, a 75mm clear 'neon' pattern candlestick ;D ;D
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Thanks to board member Chris here's another RB Studio lamp ;D ;D ;D
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Another piece for show, 7 inches tall, marked to the base, unusual neck finish ( not cut down ) ;D ;D
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Are the unmarked one's seconds? Bought a nice 8.5 inch dia bowl today unmarked but it's got like a white grit fault on the base underneath. It's also got a few sliver chips in it but i only paid £1.50 for it so not bad i guess.
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You'd have presumed so, I have a few with flaws and 'bits' that are unmarked I also have pieces in perfect condition that are unmarked so I can only think it depended who was on quality control on that day. Also some 'Studio' range pieces have a label saying 'art glass' others just 'Royal Brierley' those have no marks either, drives me up the wall ! ::) ;D ;D Oh, yours is an 'Azalea' bowl, they come in 7 and 9 inches ;D ;D
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Couple more pieces, 2.75 inches tall in 'decor' pattern....
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Charity shop find.
Height 8"
Diameter 8.5"
Weight 1150gm
Signed on base Royal Brierley Studio.
Roy
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Good find for a charity shop, been ages since I saw one locally. Yours is a 'balloon' vase, white on clear. ;D