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Title: Amberina vase,old or not so old?
Post by: keith on August 28, 2009, 03:19:06 PM

I believe this is what is known as reverse amberina,red on top instead of other way round,the rim glows a reddish colour under uv,i.d please,Keith.

Title: Re: Amberina vase,old or not so old?
Post by: nigel benson on August 28, 2009, 04:41:52 PM

Czech, designed by Jan Gabrhel and made at A Chulm u Trebone glassworks, 1960's - known as garnet glass.

Nigel

Title: Re: Amberina vase,old or not so old?
Post by: keith on August 28, 2009, 04:54:14 PM

Once again thanks Nigel,been collecting since 1993 and sometimes think I know less now than then!?Keith.

Title: Re: Amberina vase,old or not so old?
Post by: nigel benson on August 28, 2009, 06:10:05 PM

Yep, I know that feeling only too well :o

Nigel