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Title: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: malcmat on July 02, 2012, 05:21:34 PM

Hi, i am unsure as to who manufactured  this Bulbous green iridescent wavy rim vase. It does have similar patternation to some  Loetz patterns but really not sure. It has a polished concave pontil mark and is 7.50 inches tall with a dia of 5.75 inches and wear marks to base area. It does have some odd bits of frit within the body of the glass . Any help with era and maker would be great.

Regards
Malcolm

Title: Re: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: malcmat on July 18, 2012, 03:55:34 PM

Hi, polite bump please.
Thanks
Malcolm

Title: Re: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: keith on July 18, 2012, 06:08:10 PM

Does look like one of the 'oil spot' variations,have you looked on Craigs Kralik glass site?

Title: Re: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: malcmat on July 18, 2012, 10:13:10 PM

Hi thanks for the link Keith,  it looks like it could be one of the Loetz Oceanik designs ? Does anyone know when they were made. ?
and do Loetz pieces have polished out pontil marks as i have not seen or handled any.?
Many thanks to all
Malc

Title: Re: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: keith on July 19, 2012, 12:03:14 AM

Can't really help with the date,I'd have thought early 20th,as for pontil marks I have one with a polished pontil mark the others 'snapped off' ;D

Title: Re: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: obscurities on July 19, 2012, 03:00:52 AM

This is an example of Oceanik, and would have been produced 1900-1905. Contrary to some popular internet myths, Loetz vases are found with and without pontils, although if found with a pontil they are generally well worked and polished. Oceank is a decor with a direct relationship to Wellenoptisch. Oceanic has a different surface treatment, but same molded surface pattern.

Hope this helps.

Craig

Title: Re: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: malcmat on July 19, 2012, 08:55:53 AM

Again craig / keith many thanks for your input.
Regards
Malcolm

Title: Re: Bulbous iridescent wavy rim vase Loetz ??
Post by: keith on July 19, 2012, 03:45:02 PM

Ignore part of my last post ::)I had a look at said pieces and those without polished pontil marks had moulded bases not 'snapped' ::) ::) ;D ;D