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Title: Smoke decanter
Post by: glassobsessed on April 03, 2011, 09:26:07 PM

I bought this today thinking it was made by Dartington but as far as I can tell it was not. On reflection the colour is too green to be midnight.

So, after checking a few books and having a look around I am none the wiser. By chance I notice Fieldings have one in their upcoming auction and they seem a bit lost too, describing it as "Scandinavian" and "possibly Orrefors" (not quite what I would call cinnamon either >:D). At least they aimed a bit 'higher' than me. :D

As far as I can tell not Whitefriars, Dartington or Holmegaard, which at least is a start. Polished pontil mark and ten inches tall (25.5cm).

Thanks

John

Title: Re: Smoke decanter
Post by: flying free on April 03, 2011, 09:43:03 PM

I've not looked in my meagre books yet but have you ruled out Wedgwood?
m

Title: Re: Smoke decanter
Post by: flying free on April 03, 2011, 10:06:48 PM

hmm on page 78 of Andy McConnell's Millers 20th Century Glass there is an Erik Hoglund decanter with what looks to be a very similar stopper.  And it reminds me of the lid on Benny Motzfeldt cheese boards as well.  Maybe that is where the Scandinavian link comes in?  I'm not saying it is either of those though.
I'll keep looking.
m

Title: Re: Smoke decanter
Post by: glassobsessed on April 03, 2011, 10:18:26 PM

Those stoppers are remarkably similar but sadly that is where the similarities end. You must have the eyes of an eagle to have spotted that though M. ;D

Not Wedwood as far as I can tell (not far, Susan Tobin's book is one of several on my to buy list).

John

Title: Re: Smoke decanter
Post by: flying free on April 03, 2011, 10:26:31 PM

got it!  page 193 - Mould blown Rhapsody (PS 1850) service retailed as the S service in the UK Sven Palmquist for Orrefors - is that it?
m

Title: Re: Smoke decanter
Post by: glassobsessed on April 03, 2011, 10:40:53 PM

Definitely! :hiclp:

I looked through 20th Century Glass by Mr McConnel earlier too, I had my blinkers on, nothing like a preconceived idea to lead you astray.

Thanks Michelle.

John

Title: Re: Smoke decanter
Post by: Anne on April 03, 2011, 10:46:18 PM

There's one in the upcoming glass sale at Fieldings, but they don't know who it's by for sure either: LINK (http://www.fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk/lotDetails.asp?lotsID=67968&menuItemOn=3&salesID=104&hasImage=1&start=460&isPage=)

Title: Re: Smoke decanter
Post by: johnphilip on April 04, 2011, 06:12:27 AM

I was out for the count yesterday my chest infections back with a vengeance and a cold as well , yes nice decanter i have a pair with six glasses and labels , there has been a decanter on ebay for a while first listed as W/Fs but the lady changed it after i told her ,its been relisted a couple of times but no bids when i last looked . Dooohtchoo :hi: