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Title: blue vase not Sowerby, who?
Post by: lmj on June 02, 2009, 11:00:37 AM

I need an id on this vase it is a pretty ice blue colour 19cm tall 8.05cm wide at top 7.05cm across the base with a soft vertical ribbing,it tapers to the bottom..thanks Lynn

Title: Re: blue vase Sowrby?
Post by: Lustrousstone on June 02, 2009, 11:17:50 AM

Definitely not Sowerby. Their output in later years was mostly pressed not blow moulded. It's a lager glass from continental Europe somewhere. I have a green uranium one. Date probably pre 1960s, before full automation (ground top rim)

Title: Re: blue vase Sowerby?
Post by: lmj on June 02, 2009, 11:42:02 AM

Thanks again Christine for all your help,i have so much glass to to find out about that has been left by a great aunt who travelled the world,unfortunately i am getting hooked! even had a visit to the amazing glass museum and that is miles from the west wales coast!,i hope to sell enough to buy more of the studio glass i saw there,totaly awe inspiring place.Lynn