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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: dinklepip on October 02, 2010, 01:05:08 PM
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Aquired these recently from a seller who said she has found them in a loft, usual clearout line :). Have never actually seen these in a triangular form. Any ideas on age and maker? Got them for 99p heheheh
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I saw these too...I wasn't sure about the pink faded colour or the shape...I couldn't pin them down. :huh:
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mmmm that's why I bought them never having come across the triangular shape opening before
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Sorry to ask this, but ... which part(s) of the vases is/are "triangular"? :)
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@99p they're a bargain whatever they turn out to be.
Ok triangular / square .... obviously the same in your universe ....no matter. It is unusual for this type but not nec cause for suspicion IMHO.
The crackling is quite fascinating. I've never seen such sparse crackle before. Crackling was popular in Victorian era which is when these would like to belong. Proving that is the next part.
The first thing I'd do it put them under black light. If positive (green glow) thats most likely a good sign.
I am inclined to think Bohemian but others here will know better than I.
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If positive (green glow) thats most likely a good sign.
Not all Victorian (or earlier) clear glass will be green under longwave uv, and lots of 20th century clear glass will be. So I don't think this is a "positive" test.
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mmmm that's why I bought them never having come across the triangular shape opening before
ok square then :24:
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Pete's thinking they might be uranium glass, I think.
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Rubena Verde, um, is it?
Certainly a bargain if they are old.
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These look a bit like Libbey "Amberina," so I'll see if I can find the shape in the catalog we have here.
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Pete's thinking they might be uranium glass, I think.
no uranium, first thing I checked on ;D
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Pete's thinking they might be uranium glass, I think.
OMG I completely missed that didn't I :pb: Just checked with my UV light and yes the yellow areas have a uranium content and glow
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I said no then yes cus the colour is a bit different under my UV light than other pieces I have. they are not terribly bright and the colour appears more orangy
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In that case the answer is no uranium. That glow is from manganese.
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In that case the answer is no uranium. That glow is from manganese.
manganese ????????
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Manganese was often (and may still be in some places) added to a batch of glass to make it clear, reducing a 'tinge' of colour that could be present.
It reacts to UV light but not as strongly as uranium oxide. A search for manganese on this board will provide more examples and information.
John