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Glass / American glass artist, signed "Bar"? Who is/was this?
« Last post by kwqd on Today at 08:17:47 PM »
This vase is about 6.5" high x 4" widest diameter, snapped pontil, signed "Bar 03" on the bottom. I am not certain that the last letter is "r", but it looks like it to me. Guessing a U.S. glass artist since I found it in the U.S. Has anyone encountered this artist's work before/know who they are?
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Glass / Re: Ruby Glass Vase
« Last post by chopin-liszt on Today at 07:09:01 PM »
This little vase is most likely Anchor Hocking. American, mould blown and quite thin.

Zbigniew Horbowy's work is much bigger, thicker and heavier, and while he may have used moulds for a cylindrical base shape, they were much more freehand in the finish.
Horbowy's work looks much more like quite adventurous studio glass. His bulges in things are rather more space-age in appearance than this very traditional little posy vase.  :)

The reference I have for Horbowy is in the Ceramics and Glass book published by the museum in Krakow. I am rather fond of his work and have a couple of bits. ;D
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Glass Paperweights / Re: DD001 1st Paperweight made or Prototype
« Last post by Wuff on Today at 06:17:17 PM »
I'm a bit confused.
Correct - Caithness is marking their seconds "CIIG" - but if this were a Caithness second, no design number would be scratched on the base. If a code starting with a single(!) letter, followed by numbers is marked on the base, this would be a running number for unlimited weight for a given year (indicated by the letter) - but NEVER with seconds.
I am not saying this is not Caithness - but finding the design will be difficult - with more than 4000 designs around.
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Glass / Re: Purple Bagley Tulip Lamp
« Last post by niktam on Today at 05:16:07 PM »
Hi Nev,
That would be a really good pointer, but when bought, the bulb holder was missing (sod's law in action!)  ???
Thank you for your help,
Marie.
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Glass / Re: Purple Bagley Tulip Lamp
« Last post by NevB on Today at 04:18:03 PM »
The bulb-holder/wiring might give a clue to its age, that's if it hasn't been rewired. The older fittings will be brass or possibly Bakelite, maybe with ceramic insulator.
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British & Irish Glass / Re: Georgian glass
« Last post by Keith Mick on Today at 04:04:44 PM »
Hi,
Don't think I have the Phelps Warren book, does he give a date? You gave me an idea though I have "Irish glass " by Mary Boydell a pamphlet which has pictures of glass with similar cut motifs. One is a jug and glass and it say it was a popular motif around 1800. Doesn't follow that its Irish but would be described as Anglo Irish perhaps.
Thanks, I checked other books but forgot about the Mary Boydell booklet!
Keith
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Glass / Re: Ruby Glass Vase
« Last post by niktam on Today at 03:52:05 PM »
Ah, that's interesting - thank you, Greg.  That does give me a direction to check out.
All the best,
Marie.
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Glass / Re: Ruby Glass Vase
« Last post by Greg. on Today at 03:20:04 PM »
I believe Zbigniew Horbowy designed for both.
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Scandinavian Glass / Orrefors bowl
« Last post by Keith Mick on Today at 03:02:16 PM »
Does anyone recognize this cut glass bowl. It's roughly square ish in top down view and has a series of vertical V cuts running down the outside. It has "Orrefors" marked on the base. There seems to be at least some age to it because the base is quite heavily scratched. My searches have so far proved fruitless so any help with years of manufacturer, designer, pattern number etc, would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Keith
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Glass / Re: Ruby Glass Vase
« Last post by niktam on Today at 03:01:57 PM »
Thanks Greg,
Had no idea that such a thing existed - would that have any links to Sudety Glassworks or do you think it is just crossed wires?
Many thanks,
Marie.
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