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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Mr. Turnip on September 15, 2014, 05:17:21 PM

Title: Big, black stripey thing - bit like fat lava!
Post by: Mr. Turnip on September 15, 2014, 05:17:21 PM

Recently aqquired this whopper. It's 400mm high and quite thick 'n heavy. Bottom has been ground flat and has a matt finish. I've not been able to find anything quite like it in books or on 'net yet. The previous owner thought it was Murano but I don't know about that.

I've got quite a few things now with 'Murano' stickers on them and I don't believe any of them were actually made in Murano! Those Italians don't help themselves when it comes to credibility it would seem. As always any opinions greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Big, black stripey thing - bit like fat lava!
Post by: Lustrousstone on September 15, 2014, 05:45:01 PM

China is always my first thought for anything described as a "whopper" plus the matt ground base, the thick glass and the less than accurate banding.

(Your other recent vase was made in Italy, just not Murano)

Title: Re: Big, black stripey thing - bit like fat lava!
Post by: Mr. Turnip on September 15, 2014, 05:58:15 PM

Thanks for that, yes China. I think I'll probably join you in that thought now. I think I'm going to remember your points this time so next time I see vases of this type I'll not need to ask again. I might keep the black one to remind me.