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Title: ID needed on jug
Post by: mrs vulture on May 20, 2009, 02:16:27 PM

Hello,     I bought this little jug today, its 6 inches tall (15cm) it has an applied handle which trails round the neck. The glass is mottled and shiny inside, the outside appears to be covered in very fine dust so its a little rough  to touch. My husband seems to think its been sand blasted!! The bottom has an inverted rough pontil. It may be a bit of tat, (please feel free to tell me if it is!!)  ;D   Any info welcome,   cheryl



http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w97/cheryl1300/uglyjug001.jpg

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w97/cheryl1300/uglyjug002.jpg

Title: Re: ID needed on jug
Post by: Cathy B on May 20, 2009, 02:52:24 PM

The rough texture on the outside is called 'overshot'. Other than that I can't help.

Title: Re: ID needed on jug
Post by: TxSilver on May 20, 2009, 03:47:32 PM

It is a scavo (escavation) vase that is made by many Mediterranian countries for the tourist trade. Gordiolas Glassworks of Spain makes similar pieces, but the ones I have seen have a foot. You can see a sample of the Gordiolas pieces at http://www.gordiola.com/data/regalos/Excavaciones.pdf

Title: Re: ID needed on jug
Post by: Max on May 20, 2009, 04:02:20 PM

Maybe it has a similar provenance to this one:

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,25334.msg140185.html#msg140185

Title: Re: ID needed on jug
Post by: jonchellycain on May 20, 2009, 04:46:35 PM

Hi there, you often see these for sale at historical dig tourist centre type places..They are menat to look like Roman glass i believe. I saw some very very similar at the roman ruins at the isle of wight last year i believe they had been made by Glory Art Glass which is on the IOW
hope this helps
jonchellycain

Title: Re: ID needed on jug
Post by: mrs vulture on May 20, 2009, 05:21:35 PM

Thats quite interesting, it doesn't look old, theres no wear on the bottom. I only paid peanuts for it on the carboot . Are these worth keeping or should I get rid of it next time I have a carboot stall myself?      Cheryl.

Title: Re: ID needed on jug
Post by: jonchellycain on May 20, 2009, 05:51:38 PM

sorry, they are brand new, just made for the tourist part really..im not saying this is definatly 100% one of those but i would think it is, if you get what i mean ;)
all the best
jonchellycain

Title: Re: ID needed on jug
Post by: johnphilip on May 20, 2009, 07:31:00 PM

Repro is my guess . sorry .