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Title: Early studio vase Malta maybe? ID = Wedgwood
Post by: chriscooper on March 16, 2011, 04:00:17 PM

Dare I say reminds me of Mdina maybe? say early because of the shape and style and heavy base wear, does the smooth polished pontil mark rule out Mdina, not sure I know Boffo used this style on his pieces :ooh:
Sorry if I am getting a head of myself here  :-[
At least it will grab your attention Sue :sun:

https://picasaweb.google.com/107067405711297858658/StudioVaseMalta#

Thanks for looking and any guidance appreciated as always.
Chris

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: glassobsessed on March 16, 2011, 04:12:51 PM

Not Mdina by the look of it Chris, the shape is not right nor the use of colour. The Boffos introduced the technique of polishing out pontil marks to production at Mdina, an item with a polished out pontil mark does not imply it would have been made by one of them but can indicate a time period for production at Mdina.

I have seen these vases around and I suspect they are from Eastern Europe (possibly Lithuania) or maybe China.

John

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: Mosquito on March 16, 2011, 04:22:28 PM

Looks to me like Ronald Stennett Willson for King's Lynn/ Wedgwood. A lovely vase :)

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: johnphilip on March 16, 2011, 04:24:44 PM

I agree with Mozzie .

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: chopin-liszt on March 16, 2011, 04:58:07 PM

I agree with John - absolutely NOT Mdina. Not with that livid orange and the yellows are all there in the wrong way. It doesn't look like the result of silver chloride use.

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: glassobsessed on March 16, 2011, 05:21:43 PM

Wedgwood!  :-[

I had not considered that, it does look like part of the Studio Range, that is why it looks familiar. I am going to give myself a good talking to. ;D

How big is it Chris?

John

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: chriscooper on March 16, 2011, 06:10:46 PM

Glad you digressed John  :wsh: maybe just me but why do I always think China = modern?
Stands just over 4" and weighs an hefty 1kg lot's of bubbles and a few imperfections in the glass.
thanks for the input so far.
Chris

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: glassobsessed on March 16, 2011, 07:24:09 PM

The size is ok for Wedgwood, the Lithuanian stuff I was thinking off was much bigger, 10 -12 inches or more.

John

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: jakgene on March 17, 2011, 09:00:52 AM

I have the identical vase . It is unmarked but definitely Wedgwood. You can see it here  http://ronaldstennettwillson.com/Vases%20Studio.html 
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JAK

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: chriscooper on March 18, 2011, 09:04:23 PM

Thanks Jak for the positive Id and the link.
Chris

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: Paul S. on March 18, 2011, 10:21:29 PM

congratulations Chris :mrgreen:  -  very nice.    This colourway is shown in Susan Tobin's book 'Wedgwood Glass'  -  and appears to be described as 'Orange/Yellow' - and was marketed in three sizes, although not sure what they were, or where yours comes in the trio.   Nonetheless, very good find.

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: Paul S. on March 18, 2011, 10:31:45 PM

I forgot to add, for interest, that for this vase shape the Wedgwood code was RSW/103/1  -  3 depending on size.

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe?
Post by: chriscooper on March 18, 2011, 10:59:30 PM

Cheers Paul, useful that info.
Chris

Title: Re: Early studio vase Malta maybe? ID = Wedgwood
Post by: chriscooper on March 24, 2011, 12:32:17 PM

Quote from: chriscooper on March 16, 2011, 04:00:17 PM

Dare I say reminds me of Mdina maybe? say early because of the shape and style and heavy base wear, does the smooth polished pontil mark rule out Mdina, not sure I know Boffo used this style on his pieces :ooh:
Sorry if I am getting a head of myself here  :-[
At least it will grab your attention Sue :sun:

https://picasaweb.google.com/107067405711297858658/RonaldStennettWilsonWedgwoodVase#

Thanks for looking and any guidance appreciated as always.
Chris

Edited to include new Picasa title