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Title: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: keith on August 30, 2013, 06:00:41 PM
Was there a discussion recently about being able to identify who made them by the way the feet are applied,had a look in search 'mode' but nothing,got this today,7.5 inches tall,no damage and what looks like a missing foot is,I presume,part of the finishing process, ;D
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: chopin-liszt on August 30, 2013, 06:56:59 PM
The finish looks right for it having been like that from the start - hot-worked.
I had a Richardson acorn with a missing foot. It had been broken off - I could tell because of the smoothly polished finish.
I can't help with id-ing makers by feet application, sorry. I tend to just go by how much I like these beasts.
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 30, 2013, 06:58:48 PM
Nice one Keith. I agree with Sue that it looks original. It was a theory Bernard had if that helps
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 30, 2013, 07:12:34 PM
(Ask Leni through FB)
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: flying free on August 30, 2013, 10:54:53 PM
it was to do with Walsh and the way the feet were applied in two's and crossed over each other iirc?
I think it was an American lady who posted her piece and the conversation developed from that.
I'll try and find it for you.
m
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: flying free on August 30, 2013, 11:02:37 PM
found it I think -
is this what you were referring to?
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,50419.msg285022.html#msg285022
m
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: keith on August 30, 2013, 11:28:43 PM
Thanks all,yes m that's the one,will have a read tomorrow,it's a bit late now,ta. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: KevinH on August 30, 2013, 11:30:36 PM
Keith,

Definitely made as is. What may look like a missing leg is a prunt applied to cover the pontil scar after the rod was cracked off.

Yours is very much like one I have and I would say they were made by the same company. They may even be parts of the same full table set ( * ) with yours being a step or two closer to the main central piece than mine.

( *) Large centrral piece with, in each opposite direction, other pieces stepping down in size.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9253
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-9254
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: antiquerose123 on August 31, 2013, 03:00:56 AM
...........and it Glows too Keith?

You are the Master at finding glass !!   ;D

I have a thorn vase here with 5 feet (posted years ago)
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: keith on August 31, 2013, 01:02:08 PM
Thanks Rose,KevinH,was a bit worried about getting it home in one piece,have yet to put it under the uv lamp,will do that later, ;D ;D
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: keith on August 31, 2013, 07:15:33 PM
Photo not by me,as you can tell, ::) ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: obscurities on September 01, 2013, 12:56:41 AM
This is a really outstanding thorn vase.... 

Craig
Title: Re: Thorn vase, a question...
Post by: keith on September 01, 2013, 01:14:13 PM
Thanks Craig,I was expecting it to be expensive but having known my local dealer for 17 years got a good deal, ;D ;D