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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: eglass on March 16, 2014, 04:28:06 AM

Title: Maybe Italian, Maybe Not....
Post by: eglass on March 16, 2014, 04:28:06 AM

Hi folks!

I found some eyecatching stemware at a family run estate sale today. The family running the sale said these were bought in Italy "sometime in the 60s or 70s" nobody could remember details.
I've searched and searched and can't find anything similar anywhere.

Have any of you ever run across anything like these, and if so, can you share some info?

Many thanks!  Kelli

Interesting champagnes with "freestyle" stems

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-19820

Deep, deep purple glass champagnes

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-19815

Title: Re: Maybe Italian, Maybe Not....
Post by: Mosquito on March 16, 2014, 06:17:05 AM

Look like contemporary Polish glass to me. I think they were sold just a decorative pieces, not champagne glasses.

Edit -- Makora or Jozephina seem to be strong contenders:
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,50638.msg286467.html#msg286467
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,33800.msg182864.html#msg182864

Title: Re: Maybe Italian, Maybe Not....
Post by: NMott on March 16, 2014, 11:21:22 AM

I've seen ones like this sold in Tesco and TKMAXX

Title: Re: Maybe Italian, Maybe Not....
Post by: chopin-liszt on March 16, 2014, 01:22:19 PM

I think they're oil burners.
New, (contemporary) Makora or Jozephina. :)
Found in loads of gift shops and homeware stores.

I suspect your "family" are very mistaken about where they came from and when. :(

Title: Re: Maybe Italian, Maybe Not....
Post by: eglass on March 16, 2014, 01:39:17 PM

Ahhh, I see - yes, "family" often seems to make up stories at these sales, for the higher prices.

Thank you so much for the information, I guess I need to get out more, lol.

Title: Re: Maybe Italian, Maybe Not....
Post by: eglass on March 16, 2014, 01:51:49 PM

Oh yes, most definitely Makora for the red glasses, and I am certain I'll find the purple ones are by one of the two makers you suggested, mosquito and Chopin. Again thanks!

Kelli