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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => France => Topic started by: antiquerose123 on February 18, 2012, 03:26:43 AM
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:hi:
Another piece I picked up at the Collectible show. I thought he (the cat) was very Striking!! I liked. I did not notice till I got home that it was signed. Looks like Durand (which is France I believe). Any other knowledge about this guy? Or year?
~ 5.50 inches tall
~ 2.75 long
~ 1.25 wide
Just such a striking piece I find, IMHO......I HAD to have him !! :thup: Thanks
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J.G. Durand is & has been into everything for years, Luminarc, Cristal D'Arques, Mikasa, etc. They've been selling animals for many years & your cat is on several eBay auctions. Not certain a date can be pinpointed though. Ken
Company history:
http://www.arcb2b.com/en/Company-profile/History.html
Cat:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stunning-Perfect-J-G-Durand-Signed-Crystal-Cat-Art-Deco-Cubism-Cubist-Style-/170774988479?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c2fb86bf
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jg durand is a brand from ARC - the largest single glass maker in the world. Brands include arcopal, arcoroc, crystal d' arques, arcuisine and others. ( though not Mikasa). The line of higher quality table ware was introduced 10 or 15 years ago - unr the name if the firm' s owner Durand.
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He is lovely Rose, a very elegant piece, quite Egyptian in style....I would have bought hin as well.
It is only postage costs that stop me getting them from eBay, they are heavy.
But I do like glass cats and have many of them from all over the world.
Nice that he is so clearly marked.
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He is lovely Rose, a very elegant piece, quite Egyptian in style....I would have bought hin as well.
Yes, that is word I was looking for too -- Egyptian :thup:
Like scared (err, I mean) sacred cats in front of the Pyramids...
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Ivo although granted its not a brand, ARC aquired Mikasa in 2000. Thats why I said they were into just about everything.
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Ivo although granted its not a brand, ARC aquired Mikasa in 2000. Thats why I said they were into just about everything.
Thanks Ohio and Ivo too.
I think every *glassie* member here should have a pair of these (at about 5 feet tall) at the road entrance to your home. Think how Grand that would be!! Not some type of stone, or concrete pair of these -- but Glass ones -- Gracing (or keeping watch....LOL) over your home!
I think it just looks Exquisite! LOL
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Rose, If you like cats Viking made their Epic Cat which when it comes to glass cat designs is at least a bit more regal like yours although maybe not quite as detailed. They are a little tough to find for some odd reason.
http://www.vikingartglass.com/article-pf.php?article_id=13
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@ Ohio -- Will keep a look out for that one too. I do not think I have ever seen that one either....ever
I have these others cats Here (http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,34831.0.html). Plus some other ones if you use the search menu here on the board. I have a Cat that looks Murano (or Chinese) but I have received no replies on that one.
Gotta like Glass cats -- as one is watching ME right now LOL ;D
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Thanks for the ID -- Will keep my eye(s) 8) on the lookout for More (and others).
Thanks :ghug: