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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Poland => Topic started by: Shazza on October 10, 2008, 02:19:13 AM

Title: Possible Czech? Vase ID = "Asteroid" by Zabkowice
Post by: Shazza on October 10, 2008, 02:19:13 AM

I was wondering if anyone could shed more light on these few pieces I picked up the other day? This unusually textured bubble vase I thought was Scandinavian at first. Now I am more inclined to think Sklo Union/Czech simply on the base treatment. I am probably way off. Its very heavy. 14cm high and 22 cm wide. Smooth on the inside - textured exterior.

Would greatly appreciate any help on maker.

Cheers,
Sharon

Title: Re: Possible Czech? Vase & Art Glass Bowl ID Help Please
Post by: Sklounion on October 10, 2008, 06:50:26 AM

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This unusually textured bubble vase I thought was Scandinavian at first. Now I am more inclined to think Sklo Union/Czech simply on the base treatment.I am probably way off.

Hi,
very close, not way off..... Polish, "Asteroid" vase, designed by Jan Sylvester Drost, and made by Zabkowice glassworks. If memory serves... a "Gute Form" prize-winning design in 1974.
Regards,
Marcus

Title: Re: Possible Czech? Vase & Art Glass Bowl ID Help Please
Post by: Shazza on October 10, 2008, 12:26:09 PM

Thank you so much Marcus - you are brilliant! I can't wait for your book to come out btw :-)

One ID down two to go.