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Title: LAMPBASE ID PLEASE.
Post by: PAUL H on March 19, 2008, 07:41:52 PM

Hi.. Does anyone recognise this lampbase the dealer said Murano but I'm not sure. There are no labels or signatures
to help it is 200mm in height. Paul

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9446

Title: Re: LAMPBASE ID PLEASE.
Post by: Frank on March 19, 2008, 10:02:16 PM

Not seen them in that colour before but it is almost certainly the same source as the vase and lamp base shown here:

4th row two centre images. http://www.ysartglass.com/Ysart/NotYsart.htm

The two main contenders for these are American Union Glass or Bohemia. As so many new styles have appeared in the last 6 or 7 years this would tend to indicate a post WW2 period of production, but 30's remains possible. Once the maker is identified, 20years since I first saw them, these will skyrocket in value as they are well made and have an interesting range of shapes. You will find a few more posted in other threads on this forum.

Title: Re: LAMPBASE ID PLEASE.
Post by: PAUL H on March 20, 2008, 06:38:13 PM

Thanks for the info Frank.. I didn't think it was Murano, I'm planing to wire and rig it up with a
tastefull shade and vintage or repro fittings and possibly sell it on. Paul.

Title: Re: LAMPBASE ID PLEASE.
Post by: Frank on March 20, 2008, 06:40:33 PM

Funny thing is that although I handled a lot of these, never had one with fittings!