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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: krsilber on March 09, 2008, 07:54:48 PM

Title: decanter engraved with knight on horse and signed "Kain"?
Post by: krsilber on March 09, 2008, 07:54:48 PM

This decanter doesn't look all that old, but I'm wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it.  It has rather a peculiar bottom - very thick, with a conical divot leading to a bubble.  The engraving is moderately well-executed.  Rim is ground and polished, and I'm assuming it's European.  Thanks for any comments!
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/th_knightdecanter.jpg) (http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/knightdecanter.jpg)(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/th_knightdecantersig.jpg) (http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/knightdecantersig.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/th_knightdecantereng.jpg) (http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/knightdecantereng.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/th_knightdecanterbase.jpg) (http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l288/krsilber/knightdecanterbase.jpg)

Title: Re: decanter engraved with knight on horse and signed "Kain"?
Post by: Ivo on March 09, 2008, 08:04:13 PM

I recognise the decanter as Krosno, and the style of engraving looks Polish rather than Swedish. But I have no idea who did it - it would probably be an independent engraver working on factory blanks.

Title: Re: decanter engraved with knight on horse and signed "Kain"?
Post by: krsilber on March 09, 2008, 09:51:39 PM

Thanks, Ivo!  That's very helpful.