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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: tonyatl on November 20, 2014, 01:49:59 AM

Title: Help with gold glass vase - steuben?
Post by: tonyatl on November 20, 2014, 01:49:59 AM

i have a miniature glass vase of nearly 2 1/2" height. it is finished in iridized gold with slightly dimpled sides. the underside is thoroughly finished and polished. it is unsigned. Does anyone have a good guess for the maker? there is an outside chance of steuben and this finish is not aurene as far as I know.

Title: Re: Help with gold glass vase - steuben?
Post by: Ivo on November 20, 2014, 08:12:03 AM

Looks like a Salviati thimble. If you search the board here, one came by quite recently.

Title: Re: Help with gold glass vase - steuben?
Post by: glassobsessed on November 20, 2014, 09:31:05 AM

Except for that base finish, one I have here has a small snapped pontil mark.

John

Title: Re: Help with gold glass vase - steuben?
Post by: tonyatl on November 20, 2014, 11:47:17 PM

Quote from: Ivo on November 20, 2014, 08:12:03 AM

Looks like a Salviati thimble....

after looking around, I believe that it is a toothpick holder. thanks for salviati lead - I found 1 or 2 salviati toothpick holders with very similar shapes.