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Title: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: Nemmie on September 11, 2011, 09:59:44 AM

As promised here are some pictures of my frosted fish. I would be interested to know what period it is from and anything else about it really. It is the favourite piece of glass in my collection.

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 11, 2011, 10:08:19 AM

 :hi:

Not what I was expecting, Nemmie - yours is a "normal" Said shape Fish, crizzled, cased and coloured with blue and silver chloride effects - but frosted as well!

This is mine.

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: Nemmie on September 11, 2011, 10:15:47 AM

Ahh yes I have seen one like yours before somewhere. I think it was on an international Ebay search and yours is certainly a different shape. Very nice.  :thup:

I love frosted glass in general so this was the perfect fish for me to find. Cost me a lot but it was worth it as it brings me joy every day. :)

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 11, 2011, 10:21:21 AM

Aaah.
I don't do international searches, really. I don't "do" paypal (I don't get involved with credit or debt) so paying is difficult and the postage is prohibitive.

I can't find pics of my brown wedgy Fishies. Will have to add to my list of things to do!

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: rosieposie on September 11, 2011, 11:10:48 AM

Please may I ask a silly question?

Why are they called 'Fish' vases?? :pb:

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 11, 2011, 11:12:39 AM

They're based on the shape of a Manta Ray, looking at it from above. :thup:

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: rosieposie on September 11, 2011, 11:15:40 AM

Oh,  I see,  thanks Sue. So then, why not call them Manta Ray Bottles......you couldn't get many flowers in them as 'vases', could you? :huh2:

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: glassobsessed on September 11, 2011, 11:18:49 AM

And they sure as hell ain't bottles.....

Your fish looks like a ghost Sue. :o

John

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 11, 2011, 11:29:17 AM

 :thud:

Why on earth would anybody want to ruin a piece of Art by sticking dead vegetation in it?  :spls:

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: scimiman on September 11, 2011, 12:57:52 PM

Damien Hirst wouldnt think twice and makes a fortune out of mugs who think they are part of the in crowd by buying into the con
Mike www.abfabglass.co.uk

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 11, 2011, 01:06:52 PM

Damian Hirst is a media phenomenon, not an artist.

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: wolkenreb on September 11, 2011, 01:20:24 PM

You make an interesting point there Sue.  Obviously, the purpose of a vase is to put flowers in, but with these art glass vases, were the makers' intentions to create a stand-alone piece, not to be used for any practical purpose?  Or did they envisage their pieces with flowers within?  Hmmm, interesting!

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: wolkenreb on September 11, 2011, 01:21:42 PM

Sorry Nemmie.  Didn't mean to go off topic.   :-[

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 11, 2011, 01:29:17 PM

A defining feature of Studio Art Glass is that while the form created may be based loosely on something functional such as a vessel, it is not created to be used as such.

I have absolutely no need for vases.
I do feel a need for Art.

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: Nemmie on September 11, 2011, 01:29:47 PM

You really coudln't put flowers in it. Maybe one flower but what's the point. It would only detract from its beauty.

I actually have a few glass flowers around the house in vases but never have real ones.

Title: Re: Mdina Frosted Fish
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 11, 2011, 01:31:31 PM

I can just see a manta ray courting it's lady-love with a rose between it's teeth...   :spls:
not.