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Title: Who made this blue-tinged thick-walled glass?
Post by: Smitty on May 15, 2014, 04:59:55 PM

I have another piece of glass I would appreciate help in identifying the maker.  It is thick walled , stands 11cms in height, the rim diameter is also 11cms. The base is polished with a large ground out pontil mark. The glass has a light blue tinge to it. It  has the look of a Whitefriars 9364 William Wilson but not the right size. The colour and feel reminds me of Stromberg glass but none this shape that I could find. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Who made this piece of glass?
Post by: heartofsklo on May 15, 2014, 07:47:41 PM

Looking at the base in your last photograph, there does not look like there is any sign of age/scratches/dullness, that could just be the angle of the photo though. Does the base show any signs of being moved around on different surfaces?

Title: Re: Who made this piece of glass?
Post by: Smitty on May 15, 2014, 08:00:33 PM

Hi, I know what you mean and it does look very new but there are signs of use. Perhaps not as much as I have seen on other pieces , but definitely wear marks.  Thanks for your interest.

Title: Re: Who made this blue-tinged thick-walled glass?
Post by: ahremck on May 16, 2014, 02:39:24 PM

I would check out Orrefors & Kosta Boda.  They made lots of blanks that were usually engraved.  Seems to be the right blue for a Swedish item to me.

Ross

Title: Re: Who made this blue-tinged thick-walled glass?
Post by: vidrioguapo on May 16, 2014, 03:32:11 PM

Could be this Whitefriars one

http://www.whitefriars.com/catalogues/contents.php?id=18

Holmegaard made something very similar too - rather difficult to ID from photos though.

Title: Re: Who made this blue-tinged thick-walled glass?
Post by: Smitty on May 20, 2014, 11:06:55 PM

Thanks everyone for your help. Still following up the suggestions.