Glass Message Board

Thanks suzygpr, I think Lafiore glass is a bit like Murano so they could be by one of several makers, I will investigate further.

Thanks Sue and John, the glass is fairly thick, the large vase weighs 1.4kg. They are attractive vases and they weren't expensive, I wonder if there is some sort of connection to Mdina/Michael Harris.

The shape on the sugar box is very different as well though?  At least to my eye.  The B &S appears taller and more rounded square.  The French version is oval.  The underplate is very different.  So I think the differences can be easily seen IF you were aware there were American versions and French versions.  I suppose it underlines the need to ensure the design details are an accurate match. 

Thanks so much for all the links and information.  It's extremely interesting looking at the way inspiration was used at various factories.
Are there pattern books for the B&S versions at all?
m

  I think the different hues of blue may be a function of the lighting [how much light passes through at different points]. The same vase with virtually the same type ball in the green/white color way is pictured in the sandwich guide I mentioned earlier. The colors are homogeneous, that photo is more back lit.

   Sandwich used the "oval" hobnail prodigiously in colognes, puff boxes, lamp fonts, other type vases and finials. Pressed and mold blown. To say there is an affinity toward the French could well be an understatement.

  As to the open bottom foot I have kinda made my peace with it. The pictures I have seen of the bottom view there is a rough pontil mark on the inside. Not cracked off, then grind and polish the foot rim which I associate more with middle Europe.

Thanks m, it looks lovely on a window sill.