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Title: Signed little fish ID = James Dodson, Tasmania (Australia)
Post by: glassobsessed on June 14, 2011, 09:35:56 AM
A beautifully made little fish but I am clueless about it. It's 2½ inches tall (6.5cm) and signed on the base. Anyone recognise the signature or the style?

John

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Post by: johnphilip on June 14, 2011, 09:38:58 AM
Come on John put the bottle away and show us the signature  .
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Post by: glassobsessed on June 14, 2011, 09:42:35 AM
I'm trying JP but I mucked up the file sizes....

 ;D
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Post by: Anik R on June 14, 2011, 10:13:27 AM
It's beautiful... I especially like the back part.   :hi:
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Post by: glassobsessed on June 14, 2011, 11:24:13 AM
It's lovely isn't it, a very fluid shape, the maker has really captured something.
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Post by: dinklepip on June 14, 2011, 11:47:28 AM
looks like my doctor's sig :24:
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Post by: johnphilip on June 14, 2011, 02:52:21 PM
Yes John i heard you are trying . ;) Very nice fish .
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Post by: antiquerose123 on June 14, 2011, 05:25:46 PM
looks like my doctor's sig :24:

lol....Looks like a *J* at the first ---- almost like J. CASH, but that is a Singer (Johnny Cash).  :24: :24:  

So ????????? just saying looks like a *J* in the front -- my suggestion  :thud: Or maybe it says " J. CORAL " as a guess ???
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Post by: tam bam on June 14, 2011, 05:51:29 PM
What a lovely little fish!  I have no clue who made it but I just wanted to say it is just lovely. 

tam bam
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Post by: glassobsessed on June 14, 2011, 06:22:17 PM
i heard you are trying
Story of my life JP!

I have to agree Tam, as to the actual signature Rose I have been wondering if there are two or three letters on top of each other at the start, maybe a J or a G with a C or a Q and I reckon the end squiggle could have several characters after the H or L or whatever it might be......

You know how it is, it will appear obvious once we have the answer. ;D

John
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Post by: ahremck on June 14, 2011, 09:59:04 PM
I rather suspect this little fish has had a long swim.  Almost certain it is by James Dodson in Tasmania, Australia.

http://www.tasglassblowers.com.au/jdmg.html

Thought I had a bit by him with signature - but I don't - didn't like the man so I didn't buy after all.  Don't beleive the publicity about the ONLY hot glass studio - Richard Clements has been working for at least 8 years longer and still is.  He does not currently make fish it seems but his frogs and birds are excellent.

Ross
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Post by: glassobsessed on June 14, 2011, 10:13:15 PM
Well spotted Ross that is fantastic!  :hiclp:

If you choose gallery then hover the mouse over Figurines and then choose reef fish you see a few more in this design: http://www.tasglassblowers.com.au/jdmg.html

I was not expecting this to be so quick.  :rah:

John
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Post by: rosieposie on June 14, 2011, 10:47:07 PM
Oh Poo!!  I saw this thread when you first posted it John, and wanted to say....'looks Australian to me'  but had nothing to hang my hunch on, so just kept a watch on it......wish I spoken up!! :thud:

I don't collect fish......it would mean another 600 pieces to find a space for,  but I have to say this is a lovely simple piece that speaks volumes without being fussy in design.....just the type of glass I like.

I have to hand it to you Ross.......I'm impressed, I expect there is some advantage in being in the actual country! :usd:
Title: Re: Signed little fish ID = James Dodson, Tasmania (Australia)
Post by: rosieposie on May 21, 2013, 08:39:35 PM
I now have 2 of his pieces,  the Yellow Throated Honey Eater and the Eastern Rosella.  Both signed and one with the label on ,  the other with its original box and inner leaflet.  They are very pretty and look lovely in the cabinet... sorry Ross,  I do like them.  :)
Title: Re: Signed little fish ID = James Dodson, Tasmania (Australia)
Post by: brewster on February 21, 2015, 09:24:58 PM
Here are a couple of little pals, rescued from a local collectables shop. The signature actually says "JA Dodson" as can be seen more clearly in these examples (one from the leading fish and the other from a platter, earlier and uncramped enough to permit better handwriting).

Trevor