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Title: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Gill on April 22, 2007, 11:17:21 AM

I've had this hanging around for a while and haven't got round to putting it on, any ideas on this one please?  The carafe measures 19cms height.

URL: http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-6594

URL: http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-6593

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Frank on April 22, 2007, 03:05:42 PM

The signature is most likely to be the decorator, is it enamelled (Not easily scratchable)?

Striking piece!

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Pinkspoons on April 22, 2007, 03:11:14 PM

Love the decoration. Looks more 1980s to my eyes, though. It's a very post-modern-ish form, with Keith Haring-esque decoration.

More an observation than an educated guess.

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Gill on April 22, 2007, 04:43:31 PM

Thankyou Frank and Nic, yes I think the decoration is enamelled and I'll have a look at some Haring stuff if I can, cheers! :)

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Ivo on April 22, 2007, 06:02:25 PM

Very recent piece, circa 2000 or not much before, either from Italy or Germany. Could be Ritzenhoff Marsberg, or Arques, or Bormioli  - in any case mass distributed.

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Gill on April 23, 2007, 10:44:18 AM

Thanks Ivo! I'll have a look at some of the names you've mentioned, Cheers!

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Gill on May 01, 2007, 02:43:10 PM

Thanks again Ivo,had a look but not found anything yet. Just for my education how are you so sure about the age? Wouldn't doubt your knowledge for a moment, just very impressed! Cheers,Gill

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Ivo on May 01, 2007, 07:39:17 PM

These turn up on markets on a regular basis, usually long drink and wine glasses but also the decanter.  I believe there is even a Milennium champagne version with the same screened decoration.

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: pamela on May 01, 2007, 08:45:14 PM

Gill, no idea on your carafe #730 I'm afraid, BUT did you know the maker of your bowl in picture 729? It is FORTUNA of Brockwitz - please do not ask me about the frog, we still do not know for sure

Title: Re: While I'm at it, another signature! 1960s Carafe
Post by: Gill on May 02, 2007, 08:32:35 AM

Thankyou very much again Ivo and Pamela!