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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: bOBA on January 28, 2014, 01:07:19 AM

Title: A mysterious piece of glass
Post by: bOBA on January 28, 2014, 01:07:19 AM

Hello everyone. This is a strange thing, with no known history, having been found in a cupboard. Of hollow blown construction, even the foot is hollow. It looks like a goblet but is a decorative non-drinking vessel. Although hollow, the cup is sealed so could carry a small quantity of water........ but not really enough for any flowers. Any candle would topple it immediately due to it being extremely lightweight. A baffling thing...


Robert (bOBA)

Title: Re: A mysterious piece of glass not a vase Lauscha?
Post by: bOBA on January 31, 2014, 04:16:38 PM

Admittedly this is a bit of a bump. If anyone has seen a similar piece to this, I would be very pleased to hear about it. The technique as almost like lampworking, being hollow and extremely light. Almost like some Lauscha type pieces............ a vase for daisies? Or holy water, or shirt studs?

Could a mod adjust the thread title to Re: A mysterious piece of glass not a vase Lauscha? please, thank you,


Robert (bOBA)

Title: Re: A mysterious piece of glass
Post by: Ivo on January 31, 2014, 11:02:25 PM

Italian decorative glass which goes by the brand name "VID "- I have several items from them.  I think it may be the same company which produces decorative Grappa bottles.

Title: Re: A mysterious piece of glass
Post by: bOBA on February 01, 2014, 06:44:29 PM

Thanks for the reply and possibly helpful pointer. It really is a strange thing I have been unable to compute.

Robert (bOBA)

Title: Re: A mysterious piece of glass
Post by: neil53 on May 06, 2014, 09:05:55 PM

Thanks Robert, I'll take a look at VID when I get a moment later this week and report back if I find anything.  Much appreciated!

Neil