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Title: Is this a real piece of Mdina glass
Post by: davidfish1212 on July 20, 2011, 09:08:03 PM

Hi all,
I bought this bit of ' Mdina ' glass today, but I haven't come across a bit like it before, is it just a Mdina sticker? the base isn't polished like most bits and there is no Mdina mark. The cased colour is more like a Whitefriars Kingfisher blue than the photos show. Approx 4 1/2" high it has a flat back and a rippled front. Any and all comments welcome.
Cheers in advance,
David  :sc:

Title: Re: Is this a real piece of Mdina glass
Post by: glassobsessed on July 20, 2011, 11:18:09 PM

These have been on the board before, a little textured ornament from Mdina. There are similar from Mtarfa too.

John

Title: Re: Is this a real piece of Mdina glass
Post by: davidfish1212 on July 21, 2011, 08:17:40 AM

Thanks John, I had put Mdina paper weight into the GMB search but after 3 pages of sea horses/ chess pieces I gave up! Are these paper weights or just ornaments for catching the light, and would you know how long ago they were made?
Thanks again,
David  :sc:

Title: Re: Is this a real piece of Mdina glass
Post by: glassobsessed on July 21, 2011, 07:44:23 PM

Paperweight, trinket, ornament - take your pick. As for age, I guess it is safe to assume it was made before the introduction of plastic labels, you may find some info on the history section of the Mdina Glass website.

John

Title: Re: Is this a real piece of Mdina glass
Post by: davidfish1212 on July 23, 2011, 08:36:41 AM

Thanks for your help John  :thup: