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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Unresolved Glass Queries => Topic started by: Max on May 11, 2008, 12:27:59 PM
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I thought I'd be able to find information on this gorgeous vase easily, I assumed it was Barolac, although it isn't signed. I've also had a shuftee at Desna and Hoffman, but I'm still nonplussed. You'd have thought it would be an easy one to find, wouldn't you? :-[
It's a three part mould, 20cm high with an indented base. I expect someone will see this butterfly vase and know it immediately...I wish I did! ::)
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Not Barolac, I'm afraid. It looks like a fairly modern item to me. I'd be thinking more along the lines of G J Durand/ Cristal D'Arques.
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Oh dear, I've made a faux pas if it is! ;D The glass itself is clearer (if you know what I mean) that I would have liked...so maybe you're right. If so it means I can actually enjoy using it at least! ;)
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Max, the finishing of the base is wrong for Barolac. Original Barolac pressed vases have an indented base & ground foot rim, see here: http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9965 & http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9964
The pattern also does not appear in the 1949/52 Glassexport Barolac catalogue or the 30s Markhbeinn catalogues (available from www.pressglas-korrespondenz.de)
Steven
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I'm a glass failure! :-[
I've got a Barolac vase (flared top + roses, frosted) in the shed, and realised the base was different...but I was so sure this butterfly vase was class that I overlooked it.
I still can't quite get my head round the fact that this is probably a mass-produced piece of glass. It's so darned heavy and well made, and I haven't seen another like it. :cry: :) I guess you live and learn, thanks for your help Mosquito. x