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Title: Green glass with optics on metal base
Post by: Beryl on March 21, 2007, 10:34:07 AM

Hi Glassies,
I get a "good feel" from this glass. The green is a dark olive green colour, with optic swirl. On a metalic base that is filled with something like plaster. I just have no idea where to start. Any help appreciated.
Thank you
Beryl
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-5745
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-5744
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-5743

Title: Re: Green glass with optics on metal base
Post by: Tigerchips on March 21, 2007, 07:24:53 PM

Is the metal silver? I remember once seeing an old solid silver ring holder which was filled with plaster underneath.  :-\

Title: Re: Green glass with optics on metal base
Post by: Connie on March 21, 2007, 07:27:21 PM

I don't know about the glass but look for a Sterling mark on the base. Weighted Sterling based items have a thin sheet of Sterling Silver over a plaster base.  Unfortunately, the plaster is prone to breaking down inside and you can often here is rattling around  :(

Title: Re: Green glass with optics on metal base
Post by: Sue C on March 21, 2007, 08:03:43 PM

Also E.P.N.S or Shefield Plate, any markings on the base?  you dont say size, reminds me a little of a storm lantern.