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Title: Blue vase with etched triangles. Who and where?
Post by: brewster on May 13, 2012, 08:51:43 AM

The blue vase in the pictures is something of a puzzle. It stands 20.5cm high by 17.5cm diameter and weighs just over 2kg. The pattern of triangles appears to be etched by sandblasting.

The blank is clearly of high tech manufacture. I'd guess it was centrifugally moulded, on the evidence: (1) the precision of its shape, (2) the lack of mould seams, (3) the unusual surface finish of the material which is slightly dimpled, and (4) the appearance of the base including its faint circular pattern. The polished area around the opening also indicates high manufacturing standards. The item is heavy for its dimensions, suggesting a high lead content and it has a high-pitched ring when tapped.

I would dismiss it as a mere decorator item if it weren't for the manufacturing quality and the restraint of the decoration. Does anyone have any clues as to its origins?

Trevor

Title: Re: Blue vase with etched triangles. Who and where?
Post by: chopin-liszt on May 13, 2012, 11:31:29 AM

Can't help with this piece, but I think your "puzzle" 16 is Hartley Wood, and "puzzle" 30 is Malta Decorative Glass.  ;D

Title: Re: Blue vase with etched triangles. Who and where?
Post by: Lustrousstone on May 13, 2012, 12:01:09 PM

Puzzle 30 has foil, so not Malta Decorative glass methinks

Title: Re: Blue vase with etched triangles. Who and where?
Post by: chopin-liszt on May 13, 2012, 12:31:01 PM

 ???

It can look like foil in pictures sometimes, depending on the light.....

Trevor - is there a clear casing on 30?

Title: Re: Blue vase with etched triangles. Who and where?
Post by: Ivo on May 13, 2012, 05:13:23 PM

I'm thinking La Mediterranea - Spanish recycled.

Title: Re: Blue vase with etched triangles. Who and where?
Post by: brewster on May 14, 2012, 09:39:43 AM

Ivo:  Thanks. I can't see the Spanish recycled connection yet, but I'll see what I can learn.

Sue, Christine:  I have started a new thread for "Puzzle 30" with images for all to see. Please direct your further comments there (http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,47555.msg267606.html#msg267606), where I have answered your question.

Trevor