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Title: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: antiquerose123 on August 25, 2011, 08:38:54 PM: :hi: and :X:

I just got this today. I paid a bit for it (on lay-a-way) but still think I got a good price. I am :X: that it IS *Kralik* Glass in the Martele design -- but since I have never held a piece -- I guess it could be an intimidation too. It looks pretty to me, but I guess that does not mean anything ELSE it is real.

Is it real? Is it Kralik Martel? What year would it be from? Did I do ok with this purchase ?

I just hope it is what I thought it might be.......and not a copy or something. :-\ As it was my treat to myself since I buy/find so much of my stuff at the Opp shop (etc). What would something like this be worth IF it is what I hope it is -- or did I pay too much?

Thanks, I await your response, and ID.
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 25, 2011, 08:43:38 PM: Looks good to me Rose. Is it in good condition?
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: antiquerose123 on August 25, 2011, 08:48:23 PM: Hi there Lustrousstone:

Yes it is (IMHO) as I ran my fingers all over it and did not feel any chips along it (or see any)....Plus I feel no chips at the rim. I think it is in very good condition, IMHO....there appears to be no missing applied decorations (or whatever it is called) on it...

I think so!! :thup: :spls:

It has like 3 strands of applied decoration on the sides....
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: keith on August 25, 2011, 11:28:56 PM: Have you looked on Craigs site,Kralik glass.com you'll see some pieces just like yours,very nice piece :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: antiquerose123 on August 26, 2011, 01:41:34 AM: Quote from: keith on August 25, 2011, 11:28:56 PM
Have you looked on Craigs site,Kralik glass.com you'll see some pieces just like yours,very nice piece :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

yes I have..... :hiclp: :thup: and have book-marked Craig site !!

I also found this site here with what looks like the same design done the side -- but it is a Water Pitcher. It says there that one dates Pre-1910 ?? Would mine??
http://www.justglassmall.com/stores/hainesgalleries/items/1052539/item1052539justglass.html (http://www.justglassmall.com/stores/hainesgalleries/items/1052539/item1052539justglass.html)

Also, not sure if this matters but my vase is about 12.25 inches tall. Are they commonly this tall?

I always *drool* at Craig's Site (http://serve.mysmiley.net/sign/sign0005.gif)
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: obscurities on August 26, 2011, 01:57:58 AM: Nice vase..... actually it would be found on the site under "Rigaree"..... applied to a martelé ground....... It is a Kralik decor shift on Loetz Nautilus.... and these pieces are commonly, or at least have been in the past... sold on ebay as Loetz......

Yes, the decor is ca. 1900 or so......

Nice find Rose.... You did good :hiclp: :thup: :hiclp: :thup: :hiclp:

Craig
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 26, 2011, 07:27:36 AM: Now spill the beans and tell us how much you paid
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: antiquerose123 on August 27, 2011, 02:10:33 AM: Quote from: Lustrousstone on August 26, 2011, 07:27:36 AM
Now spill the beans and tell us how much you paid

Thanks everyone :thup:

Want me to spill the beans ----> :tsk: Whoops, wrong Beans LOL ;D

Okay, I paid 2 beans for it (http://serve.mysmiley.net/sign/sign0158.gif) or not for that Size? :X:
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: Anik R on August 27, 2011, 05:46:41 AM: Rose, $200 is a whole lot of money to spend on something you weren't sure about. (http://serve.mysmiley.net/confused/confused0048.gif) (http://www.mysmiley.net) Why didn't you ask before buying the item, just in case?
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: obscurities on August 27, 2011, 01:15:19 PM: Rose, If that is what you paid I think you did fine with it... it is one of the larger examples I have seen in that decor. Most are small bowls and short vases in the 6 - 7 inch range.......

May I use your pics again?? I do not have images of an example in this shape?

Craig
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: flying free on August 27, 2011, 01:34:28 PM: it's lovely Rose :hiclp: Great design and fantastic size as well.
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Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: keith on August 27, 2011, 02:10:37 PM: In such good condition and a large size a bargain I'd say,this is my 'little one'
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: antiquerose123 on August 27, 2011, 10:35:49 PM: :24: :24:

@ Anik - I am the gambler......no the ad did call it that, I tried to look around before I did some, so I gambled...when it was that Size

@ Craig - Sure, are these pics OK, or did you need different ones. Yes, of course you May! I am honored (and it is Saskatchewan....lol)

Thanks all, yes I gambled.

I saw it on Ebay and the reserve bid was starting at $200. There was an Ad on Ebay. The reserve (starting bid) was $200. No-one bid on it, and I wondered why. I read over the details and they also had a link to their own site. Since I do NOT do Ebay, I contacted them through their site....and they said they would take the starting reserve bid amount (even though they would have like more :-\). ....and agreed to do lay-a-way with me. They did *believe* in the ad on Ebay it was Kralik Martele.

Maybe that is why no bid, because they thought it was......anyways, it is here in MY home now ;D I thought for that *size* it was a good deal, and gambled on it

See -- You have created a Monster (http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0033.gif) here with glass ..... :24:

So Moral of the Story: Size does Matter !!! :24:
Title: Re: KRALIK Martele ?? (( :X: = Fingers Crossed ))
Post by: obscurities on August 27, 2011, 11:51:44 PM: Thanks Rose... I think these are good.....

Craig