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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: john james on October 22, 2010, 10:28:07 PM
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Hi I also have come over a Paperweight with the name zirnsack 1988, it is clear at the base with a green circle at the top. there is also other inscriptions on the base but I could not decipher them. Who is zirnsack? can anyone help?
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this is a bit of stab in the dark....but is this your paperweight?
http://www.modernistglass.com/glasspieces/view/2952
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Hi there.
I just googled that name and came up with an ARTHUR Zirnsack.....seems (Maybe) Kosta/ Flygsfors ---- Studio Ahus now
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/studio-ahus-glass-dreutler-zirnsack-kosta and CLICK here-good link (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Sweden-Glass-Vase-Arthur-Zirnsack-Hanne-Dreutler-Ahus-/290478367694?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a1dc23ce) on Ebag. Has a label, and signed.......and the Seller is here in Canada
Maybe a :thup: and then again, maybe not :huh:
Is that what the writing on yours looks like?? Let us know......as this is just guesses from Google
http://www.artevetroglass.com/AHUS.html
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php?topic=13946.0
http://www.scarabantiques.com/id408.html
....and here (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mid-Century-Modern-Sweden-Studio-Ahus-Glass-Paperweight-/300476806271?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f5d0347f)
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As far as I know Hanne and Arthur are still working at Ahus and doing amazing things there. We'd love to see a photograph.
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To Max
Sorry not that one unfortunately - My one has a hole in the top with a marine green circle round the hole. Will try and send photo when I get my camera back from my daughter who is on holiday.
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Here is that photo as I promised
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Ah! I'm not sure that this is a paperweight. What is the size of it?
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to KevH,
Hi this item is 3 inches tall and 9 inches in diam at its widest. it feels like a paperweight it weighs 508 grams. What do you think. I know it having a hole in the middle it may resemble a very small vase!!!
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I think the inscription before Zinsack is Christian. any body have any idea!!!!!! :hi: :sc:
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:hiclp:
Hi people,
I have found an identical paperweight for sale at WorthPoint on line auction. They described it as a Stunning Studio Ahus Swedish paperweight, it is clear lead crystal with a torquoise suspended at the top. Etched at the bottom Studio Ahus Sweden 1988 HO - AZ SEK
Mine has the name Zirnsack before 1988.
Looking at their picture it is identical, even the comment they said it would look good and could be used to hold a pen!!!!
Any comments to confirm these details?????
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It would make more sense (to me) if it was a "pen holder" or similar, rather than a paperweight. But ...?
I will move this thread over to the general glass forum to see if others have any ideas.
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As far as I know Hanne and Arthur are still working at Ahus and doing amazing things there. We'd love to see a photograph.
for your information: Hanne Dreutler died last year.
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Etched at the bottom Studio Ahus Sweden 1988 HO - AZ SEK
Mine has the name Zirnsack before 1988.
Any comments to confirm these details?????
The inscription should read HD and not HO,
HD for Hanne Dreutler.
Can we please have a picture of the signature. A sharp, clear picture of the signature, thanks!
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I think the inscription before Zinsack is Christian. any body have any idea!!!!!! :hi: :sc:
Arthur Zirnsack has two sons, Martin and Christian.
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Please find a photo of the signature
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here is a better photo
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The first word is Christian.:thup:
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sorry Anne,
I thought that at first glance but looking at it under magnifier it look like 3 sets of letters or numbers.
Any body got any ideas,??????????????????????????????????????????????????????/
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:sc:
Please folks put this poor scotsman out of my misery, IS IT OR IS'NT IT/??????? :thud: OR WILL I :24: ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK
JOHN JAMES
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The first word is Christian.
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Thank you but who is Christain Zirnsack??????
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I think the inscription before Zinsack is Christian. any body have any idea!!!!!! Waving Scotsman
Arthur Zirnsack has two sons, Martin and Christian.
Ingela gave you the answer on the previous page
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Thank you but who is Christain Zirnsack??????
I think you have a small vase.
Maybe you could write to Studio Åhus, and see if you can get any info on Christian Zirnsack.
http://www.studioglashyttan.se/index_11.htm
Please let us know the result, thanks!
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Christian is a designer at Studio Åhus according to his Facebook page here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Zirnsack-design/124182670973702
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Contacted Christian Zirnsack on his face book. Still awaiting answers!!!!!!!!!
Still the big question PAPERWEIGHT OR NOT????????????????????????
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Hi John,
Hey, don't shout! :) (Allcaps are considered shouting online.) The consensus is that it's more likely a small vase, but the very best information you'll get will be from the guy who made it himself. Be patient - he might not check his email every day. Alternatively,
Maybe you could write to Studio Åhus, and see if you can get any info on Christian Zirnsack.
http://www.studioglashyttan.se/index_11.htm
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Christian tells me that he will be having his first exhibition soon:
i am having my first exhibition in many years next month..Wish me luck! :-)
As soon as I have more details I'll add them to the Events forum. :thup:
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:hiclp: :hiclp: Congrats, Christian!
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OK, more from Christian today:
the little green objekt i think is a flacon! for parfume...It must be one of the first things i did after leaving the glass school in Orrefors! I started working at my fathers firm around 1984/85! Then i worked there for 12 years..Then i left for family reasons and didnt work with glass for many years. for 4 months ago i started with design there again!
So I think this wraps up the maker nicely. Huge thanks to Christian for his info and look forward to seeing more of his work. If anyone has Facebook and wants to see what he's doing now here's his Facebook page with photos of some of his current glass: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Zirnsack-design/124182670973702
Christian's going to let me have dates for his upcoming exhibitions etc...
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To everyone at Glassmessages.com -- a big thankyou :hiclp:.
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Happy to have been able to help John! :)
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Christian Zirnsack is my dad :)
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I am glad that the mystery is solwed!! Yes i made it for many years ago! It makes me glad to se an old item like that! I was 20 years old when i did that! (42 today!)
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:bday: Christian :cake: and welcome to the board, I'm delighted you've joined us - and welcome to young Elliot as well! :rah:
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Thankyou very much! If anyone have any questions about swedish glas, maybe i have som answers! I grow up in Kosta! :-)
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Happy birthday? ;D And thank you for the welcome!