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Title: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on December 26, 2011, 10:49:25 AM

Hi,
I've had this vase for a few years now and I thought I'd seen the style as Pepita? It measures 16.1" / 41.5cm high. I've taken the first photo with some other vases to indicate the size.  Irridescence doesnt show up as well in the photos and its dusty  :o This is one of a couple of vases Ive been unsuccessfully trying to ID. Any help appreciated and of course hoping its Loetz :)

Merry Xmas to everyone and Happy New Year also  :ru:

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: keith on December 26, 2011, 01:50:21 PM

Hello Selina,Merry Christmas :fc: looks like a piece of Rindskopf Pepita as you said,check Kralik glass.com ;D ;D

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on December 26, 2011, 02:00:18 PM

Thank you Keith  ;D I was hoping that it was a good piece for me finally. I checked the Loetz site but couldnt find one similar. The site seems to have changed a bit. I'll have a look where you said. I was going on memory from a while ago and I couldn't find a Pepita in that colour? It would be great to know instinct paid off on this one.  :hiclp:

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on December 26, 2011, 02:10:53 PM

Going by that site, which is great btw! It seems Pepita is more the colour, rather than the style. My style seems closer to the Hyacinth... Ive found a few other things there now that I may have (or not) so thanks again for the link!

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: keith on December 26, 2011, 08:50:22 PM

You're welcome, ;D

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: Mike M on December 27, 2011, 12:22:14 PM

Hi

the pattern called Hyacinth was made by lots of people, from memory the number of folds in the top are one of the better indicators of maker.

I suspect yours may be Kralik Hyacinth -its on the same site as Rindskopf Hyacinth

cheers

Mike

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: keith on December 27, 2011, 02:01:20 PM

Nearly right :pb: :pb:

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on December 28, 2011, 08:25:12 AM

Thanks Mike!

Keith, an attempt is better than no attempt at all and you were THIS close :) I have another to ask about so keep your eyes peeled lol

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on December 31, 2011, 05:15:16 AM

I've rechecked the Loetz.com site and the Pallme-Konig Pge 2, Picture 18 seems to match mine closer in overall style. Photo 18: a 16" "hyacinth" vase from the same family, with a metal-covered base (see Brohan 192:281; Pazaurek/Spiegel 50:74 for other versions of the same vase). Although mine doesn't have a metal covered base.

As for the reference for other versions...anyone help me on that? Why is there not a dumb blonde emoticon...

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: Ivo on December 31, 2011, 08:15:09 AM

Don't get taken in by the 'pattern' name hyacinth. These vases were made for displaying peacock feathers in the boudoir and have no relation with hyacinths for which they are entirely unsuited, both for the cut and bulb varieties.

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: obscurities on December 31, 2011, 04:03:12 PM

Hello, Although this piece does resemble the PK shape, the difference in them is that the foot of the PK is generally different. It is difficult to see unless you have good images of a PK from the right angle.  The reason that it is described as having a metal covered foot is because there is actually a raised "foot" or base molded into the bottom of the form. I have attached a couple of images which should show the raised foot.  The color and style of the glass used on this piece do not strike me as PK.

I agree with Mike M on this one. The final image shows a pair of pieces by Kralik. The shape is pretty much the same. The white veining used on the pair is a marker for Kralik production.   

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on December 31, 2011, 11:48:03 PM

My pictures should have been better from the start sorry. Here are the pics of my base. And it has the raised foot... the last one probably the best shot to see it. Old camera and I've forgotten how to take a decent photo it seems :)

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: obscurities on January 01, 2012, 12:01:21 AM

Thanks for the improved images of the foot....  The style of foot on the piece would indicate it is most likely a PK production piece.....  a rather simplistic decor for them....  What color is the glass, it appears to be an Amethyst color in the images??

Interesting piece....

Would it be possible to get images of the piece against a white background that I could use on my website?  You can contact me directly using the email icon to the left.....

Thanks, Craig

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on January 01, 2012, 12:08:29 AM

Thanks for the confirmation Craig :) I'll try and find a white background...and I'll get in touch. The smaller vase in the first pic I posted will be the next one I'm trying to ID. :)

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: obscurities on January 01, 2012, 12:25:34 AM

Hi there, If you are referring to the light one with the multi-colored spatter at the base, it is a Kralik decor referred to as Harlequin Opalescent. 

Craig

Title: Re: Bohemian Irridescent Vase Loetz? Maker?
Post by: selina on January 01, 2012, 01:04:00 AM

Well Craig after 2011 being a very bad year for us and many others...you are starting this one off with some great news for me and my daughters who will hopefully benefit and enjoy the glass also :) Thank you for taking the time to reply and confirm  :thup: Its truly made my day  :rah: LOL