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Title: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Anik R on October 24, 2010, 03:53:09 PM: I bought this amber (almost orange) vase with cut oval lenses, thinking it could be Czech. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find proof. :-\

The vase is 18cm tall and has an ever-so-slightly concave base. The optical effect of the cut lenses against the uncut area is really lovely, but difficult to photograph. I think the vase is 70s.

Thank you for looking. :)
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: glassobsessed on October 24, 2010, 05:00:33 PM: Looks good, bet it looks fantastic in direct sunlight. I do not think I have seen one before, if not Czech then possibly German.

John
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Greg. on October 24, 2010, 05:10:55 PM: fairly sure I've seen this listed somewhere as Czech....
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Anik R on October 24, 2010, 05:38:57 PM: John, you're right... it does look stunning in direct sunlight!

Greg, I've searched the whole of Jindrich's site, including the glass review from the 60s to the 70s... I couldn't find the piece anywhere. It would be lovely if the vase were Czech, but on the other hand, German or any other country would be just fine with me too. It's a good vase and I'll enjoy it, no matter what. :)
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: astrid on October 24, 2010, 08:35:51 PM: I think it's very nice, I hope to pick one up too if I have a chance. I also think it's German or Czech. Though I haven't seen this particular model or colour from them, the Friedrich factory in Germany did some cut lenses models in the 60s-70s. Maybe the name helps as a possibly area of research (unless a real Friedrich connaisseur wants to set me straight...)

Astrid
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Anik R on October 25, 2010, 07:13:57 AM: Thank you, Astrid... I've taken a look at Friedrich, as well as other German glassworks, but haven't been able to find my vase. But I'll continue to search -- afterall, my piece does looks familiar, and I'm sure I've seen it somewhere. But where? :huh:

P.S. Astrid, I love looking at your collection of glass. You've got some really beautiful pieces! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: singingyamada on October 25, 2010, 08:01:53 AM: I( love your Czech glass :hi:
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: jinxi on October 25, 2010, 10:48:25 AM: Really nice piece, like it a lot!
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Paul S. on October 25, 2010, 11:04:06 AM: so what's this then, the Anik appreciation society day :24:
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: jinxi on October 25, 2010, 12:18:31 PM: Think it must be! Doesn't everyone deserve an 'Appreciation Day' once in a while? Just let me know when it's my turn please!
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Anik R on October 25, 2010, 12:29:57 PM: Paul, did you take a look at Astrid's gallery? She's got some very attractive German pieces (not to mention the Czech glass... but everyone knows I've got a 'thing' for Czech).

And I appreciate everyone who wishes to contribute to a thread. :)

Now back to my lovely cut vase...
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Paul S. on October 25, 2010, 02:51:57 PM: comment from jinxi today...........'Just let me know when it's my turn please!'...........but of course jinxi, as soon as you show us a piece of your glass. :sun:
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: jinxi on October 25, 2010, 04:06:21 PM: Ouch ......................!!!!!
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: astrid on October 25, 2010, 04:36:19 PM: Quote from: Anik R on October 25, 2010, 07:13:57 AM

P.S. Astrid, I love looking at your collection of glass. You've got some really beautiful pieces! :mrgreen:

Thanks Anik! Still looking for a way to take better pictures (some sort of lighting set up maybe). I'm envious of how some people manage to make glass look really good in their galleries... But I guess you managed to see right through my amateurish attempts and still behold the beauty of some pieces. Great!

Astrid
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Anik R on October 25, 2010, 06:13:49 PM: Quote from: Paul S. on October 25, 2010, 11:04:06 AM
so what's this then, the Anik appreciation society day :24:

:pb: I think I misread/misunderstood this originally. Bad brain day.
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Anik R on November 11, 2010, 07:18:39 PM: Just a tiny-itty-bitty bump... does anyone recognize the vase? Is it German, Czech or something else?

Thank you :)
Title: Re: Amber vase with cut oval lenses... Czech?
Post by: Anik R on March 17, 2011, 08:47:17 PM: I thought I'd give this one more go... Any new ideas? I no longer think the vase is Czech, but don't quite know what it could be.

Thank you for looking. :)