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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: kitty-kat1234 on December 28, 2011, 03:21:41 PM

Title: I think this is old,lge flint scalloped edge comport,sweets something?
Post by: kitty-kat1234 on December 28, 2011, 03:21:41 PM

 :X:
I love this  ;D,yes, i know i have simple pleasures  ;D
I think this could be English & quite old ?
Measure's approx 4 1/2 inc high,4 1/2 inc in diameter across top,foot is 3 inc in diameter.
Its a very simple style (to me it seems stylish :ooh:) & quite solid,has acouple of air bubbles & press marks (sorry i have forgotten the name atm  :spls:)
Any help would be great,
cheers kat

Sorry about photo quality,i'm trying to get better,really,i am :cry:  ;D


(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/kerry-ann_03/glass006.jpg)
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/kerry-ann_03/glass005.jpg)
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu120/kerry-ann_03/glass007.jpg)

Title: Re: I think this is old,lge flint scalloped edge comport,sweets something?
Post by: neilh on December 28, 2011, 05:40:40 PM

Comparing to the set of images I have of Molineaux Webb pieces 1830-1870 I would say this most closely resembles a sweetmeat circa 1840, +- a few years. That said, other interpretations are possible as the design doesn't look close to any of my images, just the general styling of a funnel base and wavy top. Would be interested myself to hear any other views on this one...

Title: Re: I think this is old,lge flint scalloped edge comport,sweets something?
Post by: kitty-kat1234 on December 29, 2011, 04:24:30 AM

Oh thank-you for your reply ;D :clap: :kissy: :hiclp:
You've made me very happy because the time frame you mention was something i thought as well.
The maker or such is not something i could work out by myself at all.
To me it  felt/looked old & prayed i was not wayoff.

I did not want to add an age & i know very little but you have made my day.
Would it be too much to ask for a photo off your piece,PLEASE if its not too much trouble :X:

cheers heaps kat

Title: Re: I think this is old,lge flint scalloped edge comport,sweets something?
Post by: neilh on December 29, 2011, 04:30:11 PM

I can't show the most relevant images on here due to copyright but I'll email you instead. See what you think!

As I say I'm going off the fact you say it is quite solid (early pressed glass can be heavy) and the general style of the object but I could be wrong on the dating so if anyone else wants a go...

Title: Re: I think this is old,lge flint scalloped edge comport,sweets something?
Post by: Sid on December 30, 2011, 01:18:00 AM

Kat

Are you using the term flint in the American sense i.e. this is lead glass which rings like a bell when tapped?  Or that it is colourless?

Is there 150 years of wear on the base?

Sid