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Title: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: WhatHo! on March 23, 2010, 05:28:04 PM

What Ho! Here is a lovely vase i have had for a couple years, maybe 30s? It measures 13cm (5 1/4") tall and 12cm across. It has vine and grapes, made of lead crystal and weighs 1.2kg. the pontil has been completely smoothed away and the signature is just off the bottom on the side, any ideas, Wolfie

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: WhatHo! on March 29, 2010, 12:15:46 PM

What Ho guys! This Post is disappearing in to the distance with no replies, no ideas anyone?

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: Andy on March 29, 2010, 12:55:43 PM

Hi Wolfie,
I would imagine the signature is by the Engraver,
sorry, cant read it.  Va,,io ?
Andy

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: WhatHo! on March 29, 2010, 01:47:38 PM

 Andy, i can read it either, (like a lot of signatures) i was hoping someone would recognise it!

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: peejyweejy on March 29, 2010, 04:02:39 PM

Looks like Varinco or Varnico  :-\

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: kerry on March 30, 2010, 11:51:53 AM

Hi Wolfie - maybe its Varmio - possibly a polish name, Cheers, Kerry.

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: ejean9 on March 30, 2010, 04:59:43 PM

Hi Wolfie
i had a caithness piece similar a while ago.
Jean

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: Lustrousstone on March 30, 2010, 05:41:50 PM

I can't help thinking it looks like Vannes; is that possible? Is there an engraved range with a pseudo signature? The grapes are certainly more French than Scottish

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: px on March 31, 2010, 04:10:34 AM

One more:  "Varnio"  which sounds like a rare Finnish or Italian name.
There is one J.Varnio in Lithuania but he seems to be an electrician :)

(btw these 3 languages are ones with most vocals that is why they may sound alike here and there ;) )

Title: Re: Quality unknown vase - signed
Post by: WhatHo! on March 31, 2010, 01:29:44 PM

What Ho! Thx for the attention on my vase. I think Caithness is unlikely, i think the quality is too good!! Im thinking maybe French? The quality of this vase is really good, excellent clear lead crystal and well engraved.