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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Mr. Turnip on September 15, 2014, 05:27:56 PM

Title: What could this be?
Post by: Mr. Turnip on September 15, 2014, 05:27:56 PM

And here's another! Again believed by the previous owner to probably be Murano (hmmm). 380mm in height and quite thick 'n heavy. I'm not in any way familiar with this design. Looks a bit suspicious to me (in a Chinese sort of way). Bottom of vase ground flat with a matt finish, and a matt finish ground pontil depression. Spose it could be Polish? It's not very old that's for sure...

Title: Re: What could this be?
Post by: glassobsessed on September 15, 2014, 05:40:29 PM

The one at the bottom of the page had a made in China sticker: http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,27500.0.html

Nothing wrong with them for decoration or actually using with flowers. ;D

John

Title: Re: What could this be?
Post by: Lustrousstone on September 15, 2014, 05:46:55 PM

As I said, if they're huge and have matte ground bases...

Title: Re: What could this be?
Post by: Mr. Turnip on September 15, 2014, 05:51:40 PM

Thanks for that one John, not identical (I'm grabbing at straws now aren't I?) but certainly too close for comfort. I'm not at all surprised either! When I sell vases I do like to state clearly on the label where they come from and how old they are - and then the selling price can reflect that fact. Wouldn't it be nice to have a GMB 'Chinese vases of our time' gallery? Although I suspect - like China itself - it would need to be quite large.

Huge and matte ground bases, wouldn't be the first time. Hmm yes, must try and remember that one...

Title: Re: What could this be?
Post by: Lustrousstone on September 15, 2014, 05:54:45 PM

Not al huge vases with matte ground bases are Chinese but they merit further assessment rather than believing a seller