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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: mrvaselineglass on April 03, 2008, 02:50:22 AM
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I got this in the mail today:
http://www.vaselineglass.org/webbtazza.jpg (http://www.vaselineglass.org/webbtazza.jpg)
This piece is shown in Cyril Manley's book, DECORATIVE VICTORIAN GLASS, color photo #209. Other than Manley's version is etched and mine is smooth, it is the same piece. The same etched Tazza is shown in Hajdamach's book, BRITISH GLASS 1800-1914, pg. 316. Hajdamach does not give an attribution, other than Stourbridge region, late 19th century.
In Manley's book, he makes reference in the write-up for #209 to photos #193 & 199. The #193 is due to the etching, the #199 due to the twisted stem. #193 is by Richardson (according to Manley) and #199 is Webb (according to Manley).
In Hajdamach's book, he has a big write up on Richardson pioneering the etching process, but I could not find anything in the 'etched glass' chapter that referenced Webb.
I also know that there are several pieces shown in Manley's book that have since been disproved. I would sure like to hear what the general concensus is for a maker. I am leaning towards "most likely Richardson" due to the etching, and the leaf-shaped feet.
Regards, Dave
aka: Mr. Vaseline Glass
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Dave — nice buy.
Gulliver II shows a Walsh Brocade pattern vase with a similar pincered foot, but the detail of the pincerwork looks quite different to yours.
Bernard C. 8)
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I knew that Walsh made that style of bent neck and I agree with you - different foot. different foot. I am sure my tazza is either Richardson or Webb, I am just checking in with others. I have seen several BROCADE pieces with the bent neck (but unfortunately, none have ever come to my door in a box).