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Title: Unknown cut glass tumbler, Stuart?
Post by: Tigerchips on March 31, 2007, 10:53:47 PM

I thought this might be Stuart but I'm having difficulty finding the pattern.

1 of 5 tumblers, no marks
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-6090

Thanks Tony.

Title: Re: Unknown cut glass tumbler, Stuart?
Post by: Tigerchips on April 17, 2007, 01:38:23 PM

I have compared it with that of another Stuart piece from the 1950's or earlier. The glass shown here seems more yellow in colour and it doesn't seem as heavy either.

Title: Re: Unknown cut glass tumbler, Stuart?
Post by: Lustrousstone on April 17, 2007, 01:47:18 PM

The trouble with these sorts of engraved patterns is that they seemed to be very popular on all sorts of things...which is not vey helpful really but...

Title: Re: Unknown cut glass tumbler, Stuart?
Post by: nigel benson on April 20, 2007, 10:39:33 AM

Hello,

No, not Stuart.

The yellowish tinge has most often been associated with continental glass over the years, specifically massed produced Czech - possibly for want of any information being available. The colouring is not a trait of British glass, although it can happen from time-to-time. For instance occasionally pieces of 'leaf' pattern Clyne Farquharson can have this effect.

Nigel

Title: Re: Unknown cut glass tumbler, Stuart?
Post by: Tigerchips on April 20, 2007, 01:10:52 PM

Thanks.

It doesn't have much of a ring to it when I tap it so probably not full lead crystal.