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Title: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: jeanne on January 15, 2011, 12:50:34 PM
HELLO

This vase was donated to the IOW Hospice UK. It has several rim nibbles so we will probably not be able to sell it. We are very interested in learning more about the glass we are given and keep some pieces as a reference library. We have Andy McConnell's book but not any use in this instance. It has a matt, very smooth, silky finish on the exterior but the inside feels rather ridged. The base is hollow, a continuation of the interior and is slightly dished in the centre. The black seems to be applied to the outside as it is not visible inside.

Size:  20.5 cms. tall, 12.5 cms. across mouth, 11cms. across the base

Have added a base pic as requested, thanks for your interest.
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 15, 2011, 12:53:15 PM
Hi there:

As a guess, looks Czech (Bohemian??)  to me (Tango Glass ???) -- but someone with some more info will know.  Anything on the bottom?  Or have a bottom pic?

Thanks  ;)
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: Mosquito on January 15, 2011, 01:04:54 PM
Certainly Bohemian, my guess would be Rückl. Not tango as I think that's usually defined as two contrasting colours. I'm sure others will be able to add more...

Steven
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: jeanne on January 15, 2011, 01:10:58 PM
Thankyou
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 15, 2011, 04:07:40 PM
Even with rim nibbles I would say it has some worth to a charity as long as they are not big chunks missing
Scroll down here for more examples (they're alphabetical)
http://www.great-glass.co.uk/library/lib1c.htm
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: jeanne on January 15, 2011, 06:11:32 PM
Thankyou so much, that is exactly what it is, the satinised surface is very striking. Would you think it might be worth putting on ebay as long as very accurately desscribed and good photos? I could post pictures of the nobbles here.
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 15, 2011, 06:15:00 PM
Yes. Show us the nibbles anyway. More likely to sell on ebay than in a charity shop
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: jeanne on January 15, 2011, 06:36:50 PM
Thanks
Will begin a new post as not enough room for pics here
Title: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH NIBBLES PICS
Post by: jeanne on January 15, 2011, 06:39:13 PM
There are 3 nibbles, the largest is 6mm top of rim down.
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 15, 2011, 06:42:44 PM
Thanks
Will begin a new post as not enough room for pics here

Hi -- you do not need to start a New Post, just do another reply (as any replies you can add up to 4 images again) within this topic..

Just do up a reply here -- and add the images  :thup: :thup:

 ;)
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: Anne on January 15, 2011, 06:52:40 PM
Image topic merged with original one to keep all the info together.
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: johnphilip on January 15, 2011, 07:52:12 PM
Anne you are like a mother hen , you look after all your chicks with great love and affection, what would we do without you? I would just like to say thank you from all who you have guided and helped . you are my FAVOURITE but dont tell OH or Brucie . :kissy:  :bf: ;) jp
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: glassobsessed on January 15, 2011, 09:09:01 PM
Looks saleable to me as long as it is properly described (with photos), someone will be interested at a reduced price. I have no idea what that might be though.

John
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: obscurities on January 15, 2011, 09:22:58 PM
Hello, The possibilities for this, as a house that produced it would include Rückle, as Steven said. Similar pieces were also produced by Kralik and Welz.  Although this is not an example, one should also be aware that there is similar glass to this currently being produced in the Czech Republic..... although I do not believe current production is being done in a satin finish.....at least I have not seen a modern example in that finish.

The shape of the foot on this one, particularly the reverse angle of the bottom edge, which I refer to as a reverse bevel, would lead me toward Welz or Kralik as the production house..... Welz used the reverse bevel foot on far  more pieces than Kralik did.

The only real positive affirmation of an attribution would likely come from finding a piece in a unique decor by one of these companies in the same shape.....  

It is a nice piece, and definitely worth selling..... someone will want it....

Craig

edit in: I have added an image of a pair of labeled Welz examples in a similar decor that is not a satin finish...
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: shugdens on January 15, 2011, 09:25:41 PM
I'd say Kralik as well, these have a slightly rough rim anyway, still worth around £15 in that state.
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: jeanne on January 15, 2011, 09:59:02 PM
Thankyou all so much! I will pursue some of your suggestions and see what I can find. Will definitely give it a go on ebay.
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: ipdglasspolishing on January 15, 2011, 11:34:48 PM
Can you let me know the ebay item number please  :thup:

if that is not breaking the site rules, moderators  :X:
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: Anne on January 15, 2011, 11:49:40 PM
Jeanne, to avoid posting links to live sales in Glass, which would get moved out, you should post a link to your sale into our Glass Market Place. That will give anyone here the chance to view and bid should they want to and hopefully will do well for you. :thup:
Title: Re: FLAMING RED FOOTED VASE WITH SILKY FINISH IDENT PLEASE
Post by: jeanne on January 16, 2011, 12:46:25 PM
I will do that. I am not sure quite when it will be. Our ebay sellers name is 'emhretail' (Earl Mountbatten Hospice). We do often have pieces od IOW glass donated and we usually sell those on ebay so I will link those in future. Thanks for all your help. I will post a link to this thread when I put it on too.
Jeanne