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Title: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: Sue C on May 23, 2008, 11:17:43 AM

This is badly water stained but i like it and was wondering if it was worth getting it polished?

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: johnphilip on May 23, 2008, 04:28:29 PM

 I would say well worth it as long as it hasnt been scoured by anyone
 it should only cost a tenner if you take it to Basil at Brackley.
 That range is quite sought after and i have not seen that shape over many years.JP
  OR GIVE IT TO ME.

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: Sue C on May 23, 2008, 04:34:24 PM

Thank you JP, is it Orrefors ? and what are the initials?

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: johnphilip on May 23, 2008, 08:46:23 PM

 The last two letters are O/F that is how they used to sign some items
 I will check the rest and get back but i am sure Ivo or Bill Geary will know straight off. JP

 YES 100% ORREFORS
  N = NILS LANDBERG  H  I  BELIEVE IS HALD,  IS THERE ANY ENGRAVING THAT MAY EXPLAIN THE TWO LETTERS.

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: langhaugh on May 24, 2008, 07:05:58 AM

I'm having difficulty making the letters out. Do you see, "h & n of"? If so, I thought the "of" for orrefors was always first, followed by designer, model number, date (code), and engraver, if any. Or is  the picture upside down and the letters should read, "fg U 84"? Or have I stayed up too late and just can't see properly? Sorry to confuse the issue.

David

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: Leni on May 24, 2008, 07:11:26 AM

Yeah, the picture is upside down  ;D

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: johnphilip on May 24, 2008, 09:23:12 AM

WOOPS  Best not to go on the forum when tired stressed or drunk.or all three i did wonder why no pontil.
 how embarrassing.sorry,funny thing there is a similar vase in the catalogue.

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: Sue C on May 26, 2008, 10:09:55 AM

No the picture is not upside down as this symbol "&" would look oddd, also it does have a pontil.
The sig is inside the pontil.

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: Leni on May 26, 2008, 11:37:47 AM

 :-[ :-[ :-[ Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse  :-[  I will write out a hundred times "I must not tease"  :-[ :-[ :-[

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: Cathy B on May 26, 2008, 12:45:47 PM

Being serious, could it be hsn 5f? The 'o' looks a bit odd.

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: johnphilip on May 26, 2008, 04:43:30 PM

 Well i have been into the loft to find two bowls in this range
 that i have had for many years, one is signed Orrefors G U 80
 The other is signed O f , either 32 or 52 then underneath G U 69
 That stands for Simon Gate hand formed,i hope this will help.
 embarrassment over. ps the o has the little squiggle. :spls: :hiclp: :chky:
 

Title: Re: Tall black footed signed vase Orrefors?
Post by: Sue C on May 26, 2008, 05:03:23 PM

Quote from: Leni on May 26, 2008, 11:37:47 AM

:-[ :-[ :-[ Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse  :-[  I will write out a hundred times "I must not tease"  :-[ :-[ :-[

Dont be daft Leni, a bit of fun never hurt any one.

JP, i have another Simon Gate piece, unfurtunatly it has a chip, also with a black foot which Ivo kindly identified for me, i will post a pic later.