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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Anik R on April 19, 2010, 09:01:42 AM
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Hello again – Can anyone identify this amber vase? It was described by the seller as a Murano piece although that is most likely untrue as 80% of the glass that is sold here in Poland on “Allegro” is described as either Murano or WMF. :24:
It is 22cm high (the foot is 2,3cm high) and has controlled bubbles. The top and bottom of the vase seem to be a slightly darker shade of amber than the middle bit. The base has a polished pontil.
I’ve seen a few similar vases by German makers, but none have a ‘foot’ like the vase above.
Can anyone help? Thank you again!
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German or Polish in my opinion. Definitely not Murano. I can not add anything more :spls:
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After looking at the pictures, I was going to say that it looks a bit like some Johansfors vases but not with a foot like that, and then I read you post. I'll still say it.
I think you're being very hard on the little vase, with only a strange foot holding it back. Still could be Scandi.
David
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It looks Polish to me. The difference between Polish and German/Swedish production is that in Poland the products seem to be a lot heavier and have a less rigid design aspect. If you set two pieces next to eachother, the 2 Polish ones will have slight variations in thickness, circumference, foot etc. while the Scandinavian/ German pieces are always identical. Though, as always, there are exceptions to the exception.
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Thank you for your comments and time!
I bought the vase on 'Allegro' although the seller was located in England and not Poland -- not that it makes a huge difference. I still don't think the vase is very handsome... it lacks character.
I guess I'll use it for the flowers my husband never gets me :24: Maybe it will appeal more to me then. ;D
All the best!