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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => British & Irish Glass => Topic started by: jakgene on January 31, 2011, 11:48:25 AM

Title: is this what I hope it is?? large round amber vase
Post by: jakgene on January 31, 2011, 11:48:25 AM

I hope this is what I think it is!

beautiful colour of amber.
26 Cm high
73.5 cm circumference.

is it a Dartington Volterra?

JAK

Title: Re: is this what I hope it is?? large round amber vase
Post by: jakgene on January 31, 2011, 11:51:19 AM

whoops! so excited I forgot the photos  ;D

JAK

Title: Re: is this what I hope it is?? large round amber vase
Post by: nigel benson on January 31, 2011, 12:06:17 PM

Yep, nice find  :)

Nigel

Title: Re: is this what I hope it is?? large round amber vase
Post by: jakgene on January 31, 2011, 01:53:48 PM

Thanks Nigel.  made my day. :kissy:

Came from flood ravaged Queensland. Landed in Western Australia when we were threatened by a cyclone. Glass is just so tough!
Cost me twice as much in postage to get it here as the bid cost !

JAK

Title: Re: is this what I hope it is?? large round amber vase
Post by: johnphilip on January 31, 2011, 06:16:53 PM

OK guys come on then and tell us about Dartington Volterra .

Title: Re: is this what I hope it is?? large round amber vase
Post by: Lustrousstone on January 31, 2011, 07:49:23 PM

Model no FT 222. Designed by Frank Thrower 1978/79. Made for Dartington by Wood Brothers. Not very common.