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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Ivo on May 16, 2013, 02:37:54 PM

Title: The blob
Post by: Ivo on May 16, 2013, 02:37:54 PM
Here is a vase made from real glass - even if it looks like plastic. It has a colour of amber with oxblood striations, bubbles and a satinated surface. It has been made in a mould - but one that did not close properly. There is no sign of a pontil mark. The neck has been folded inward and smoothed over.
Height is 23 cms (9")

Am I looking at something from Malta, from Spain, from Hebron or from India?
Title: Re: The blob
Post by: flying free on May 17, 2013, 01:05:31 PM
it looks somewhat like this one maybe?
no help but at least something similar.  They kind of look as though someone overcooked them - the colours are a bit dark and solid.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19c-Large-french-Glass-Vase-Monart-/111055827771?pt=UK_Art_Glass&hash=item19db71733b
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Title: Re: The blob
Post by: Ivo on May 17, 2013, 01:10:36 PM

M that is amazing - it is identical or almost so. Colour, surface, striations, shape are all consistent.  I wish the "19th ct. French"  bit were true as well but I have some doubts there...

Title: Re: The blob
Post by: flying free on May 17, 2013, 01:17:43 PM
 ;D  yes, that's a little unfortunate.
I'm wondering if these are from India  maybe? 
I think there are beads made in India that are replicas of ancient beads and they seem to be matt and those swirly dark colours with a 'weathered' surface.  Perhaps they are making vases as well?
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Title: Re: The blob
Post by: Ivo on May 17, 2013, 01:42:43 PM
Could be it is a LARGE country with lots of glass factories - I think they have two dozen plants for making thermos flasks alone.
Title: Re: The blob
Post by: chopin-liszt on May 17, 2013, 04:56:57 PM
You can rule out any suggestion of Monart...  ::)