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Title: Is this Strathearn glass? ID = Caithness Glass
Post by: quince21 on April 26, 2012, 06:43:57 PM

Hello - Was hoping someone could help me identify this vase please? It's a pretty amethyst and blue twist stem with a heart square base. Approx 22cms tall. Thanks :)

Title: Re: Is this Strathearn glass?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 26, 2012, 09:52:26 PM

Made by Caithness in the 1970s and 80s, part of the Oban range. Some have a twist like yours most don't, made in various different heights and colours.

John

Title: Re: Is this Strathearn glass? ID = Caithness Glass
Post by: quince21 on April 27, 2012, 08:36:14 AM

Many thanks for your help  :)

Title: Re: Is this Strathearn glass? ID = Caithness Glass
Post by: chopin-liszt on April 27, 2012, 09:01:04 AM

The twist is very unusual - not one I've seen around - and I DO see a lot of Caithness around, I live in Caithness-land.  8)

Title: Re: Is this Strathearn glass? ID = Caithness Glass
Post by: johnphilip on April 27, 2012, 01:07:59 PM

I have a Strathearn lamp base by Angus Sillers similar twist and colours  also there is a similar vase listed as Strathearn on ebay . was there any connection between the company or designer ?

Title: Re: Is this Strathearn glass? ID = Caithness Glass
Post by: glassobsessed on April 27, 2012, 06:27:24 PM

In his book on Caithness Mark Hill credits Charles Orr and Peter Fuin with the Oban designs (in 1969). Inspiration usually comes from somewhere, no idea which came first though or if both were inspired by a third party....

John