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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Scandinavian Glass => Topic started by: Ursa_major on July 17, 2013, 08:31:22 PM

Title: Strange piece - ID = Per Olof Strom for Alsterfors
Post by: Ursa_major on July 17, 2013, 08:31:22 PM

I picked up this odd looking object. It is 150mm tall, has 3 clear mould lines, leans slightly and is a very nice blue/gray colour. Thick glass and growing on me all the time. Does anyone recognise it?
Thanks Bruce

Title: Re: Strange piece.
Post by: dirk. on July 17, 2013, 09:01:57 PM

It reminds me a bit of a Per Olof Strom design...  ???

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Post by: vidrioguapo on July 17, 2013, 09:26:43 PM

I was thinking  the same Dirk, for Alsterfors Sweden.  I've certainly seen similar pieces.

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Post by: Wayne on July 17, 2013, 09:31:10 PM

Agree with Dirk, got to be Alsterfors surely.  Pics attached of a similar signed piece.

Title: Re: Strange piece.
Post by: Ursa_major on July 17, 2013, 10:07:57 PM

Thanks guys never would have got close without you. After a bit of googling I have not found this vase but I have found enough similarities in colour and style to think you are right. many thanks
Bruce

Title: Re: Strange piece.
Post by: glassobsessed on July 18, 2013, 07:23:24 AM

I can see in your photo Bruce that your vase is signed too, it looks like it will be P O Strom 68, defo Alsterfors....

John

Title: Re: Strange piece.
Post by: Wayne on July 18, 2013, 07:24:59 AM

So it is, well spotted John!

Title: Re: Strange piece - ID = Per Olof Strom for Alsterfors
Post by: Ursa_major on July 18, 2013, 06:19:32 PM

You guys have eyes like hawks it is signed but very faint except for the 68. I missed it completely despite searching. Reads P Strom 68. Thanks.
Bruce