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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: flying free on November 25, 2010, 10:46:22 PM

Title: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: flying free on November 25, 2010, 10:46:22 PM

I've bought this auction no 390263311816 on our favourite auction site, and I hope when it arrives I am going to love it as much as I loved the picture of it. It's completely out of my limited knowledge base but I thought it might look good next to a large red and gold vase I have - and it didn't cost too much so I'm not going to be disappointed if it's a recent vintage  ;D

I have done lots of searching and I can't find a similar item.  For some reason I thought it may be English.  Or is it what is just referred to as 'Victorian'.  Any thoughts much appreciated.  I haven't received it yet so I don't know how much it weighs etc, but it is around 23cm tall and 13cm wide.

Many thanks
m

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: TxSilver on November 26, 2010, 03:43:31 AM

I am not sure where your vase was made. It was made to resemble Venetian glass, but isn't Venetian. At first I thought it might be Spanish, but the more I looked at it, the less Spanish it looked. Does anyone have an idea about this vase?

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: obscurities on November 26, 2010, 05:43:00 AM

It is interesting... I would like to see better pics when it arrives...especially the base....  It may also possibly be Bohemian.... They imitated the English well also......   really gonna take more/better pics to determine....

Craig

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: Ivo on November 26, 2010, 07:24:32 AM

Gordiola seems quite likely.

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: flying free on November 26, 2010, 08:59:45 AM

Thank you all  - Ivo I think you've hit the nail on the head again  :)  (I've posted a link to a picture you posted a while ago)  - I'll post some more pics when it arrives. 
I'm interested as to age - is it recent as in the last 20 years or so or older than that perhaps?

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,34775.msg188472.html#msg188472

Many thanks
m

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: Ivo on November 26, 2010, 09:14:04 AM

I'd guess it was made during the time of Bernardo Gordiola Manera (1889-1960). 

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: flying free on November 26, 2010, 12:57:06 PM

Many thanks Ivo  :)

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: flying free on November 26, 2010, 07:45:24 PM

It has arrived!   .. I absolutely love it, it really is gorgeous.  Not incredibly lightweight, but neither is it too heavy iykwim?  There seems to be lots of wear to the little feet.
I found some wonderful Gordiola photos, but does the splatter effect decor still fit in with Gordiola Ivo?  I found as many photos as I could, which wasn't many but they were quite complex  and too small to be able to see if they were anything other than clear coloured glass.
thanks again
m

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: flying free on November 26, 2010, 07:52:58 PM

more pics

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: Ivo on November 26, 2010, 08:16:33 PM

Nicely made, bravo. Could also be Altare or Murano - but Gordiola is still a likely option.

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: flying free on November 26, 2010, 10:46:59 PM

'Nicely made, bravo.'

thank you :)  I'm really delighted with it.  It sits beautifully with the red and gold piece and looks glamorous which is what I was aiming for ;D.  And it's completely different to any of my other pieces.
m

Title: Re: Is this Italian? twin handles, very frilly, applied rigaree and rigaree foot
Post by: flying free on April 28, 2011, 10:44:08 PM

I was searching for something else entirely and just spotted this in amongst other images!  It is listed as Venetian however it looks as though that is an attribution rather than a definite id perhaps.  But still, I guess they are both by the same hand maybe?
http://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/blue_glass_vase_with_ornate_amber_handle/as153a185

m