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Title: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: scavo on April 19, 2012, 09:26:37 PM

Found on a flea market today.

It's heavy like the thicker heavier pieces of Jozefina,  Stands about 10" high.

Title: Re: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: Lustrousstone on April 20, 2012, 06:21:28 AM

China probably. It looks very similar to the handbags and purses you see

Title: Re: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: scavo on April 20, 2012, 07:09:53 AM

I thought that may also be a possibility. Have I made a boob again? It has indications of both. But the pontil is very much saying Poland to me.

Title: Re: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: chopin-liszt on April 20, 2012, 11:39:29 AM

The handbags are marketted under the brand name of "Laguna".

Title: Re: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: scavo on April 20, 2012, 12:30:37 PM

Quote from: chopin-liszt on April 20, 2012, 11:39:29 AM

The handbags are marketted under the brand name of "Laguna".

I've seen them but not bought. Do they have a polished pontil?

Title: Re: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: chopin-liszt on April 20, 2012, 12:42:45 PM

I never got myself close enough to find out what the pontil mark looks like.  ;D

However, I do keep a close eye on the way things are finished and the techniques coming out from the far east when I can, by peering at the stuff for sale in TKMaxx.

The finishes are improving drastically - properly polished bases and polished pontil marks.

Title: Re: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: scavo on April 20, 2012, 12:59:49 PM

I drop in TKMaxx occasionally. Some is good, some bad - just like always.

I just googled those handbags, £22 and  £20 but no longer available. I guess in 20m years time they will be collectible. They were sold alongside Dartington, LSA, Holmegaard ... at Dotmaison. Didn't spot my Bust vase though...

Title: Re: Polish (?) bust vase - Jozefina, Krosno?
Post by: scavo on April 20, 2012, 01:37:17 PM

Found them
Someone pushing the envelope here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-elegant-female-torso-display-bust-VASE-Murano-marbled-hand-blown-quirky-/250994486300?pt=UK_Art_Glass&hash=item3a706fec1c#ht_1187wt_1077
Pushing the over stocked here: http://tableware.co.uk/clearance/western-house/laguna-glass-art-collection/

The actual manufacturer is very illusive online.