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Title: Identify signature please!, PONT AVEM FUSHEE? ID = Pont Aven, Brittany
Post by: cmdg on January 14, 2015, 01:26:41 PM

Hello all, I have a signed vase that I would like to identify if possible.The vase stands at just over 9" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter,it has etched marks to the base that I am unsure about,they seem to read something like: PONT AVEM.TOULUNMONDE. LE FUSHEE.However I will be delighted if somebody can tell me anything about this piece.
The shape is irregular with the cylindrical form being a little mis-shapen and there is age related wear.I have researched the piece,so far without success!.Any advice will be appreciated.
Many thanks,Chris

Title: Re: Help to identify a signature please!, PONT AVEM FUSHEE.......?
Post by: antiquerose123 on January 14, 2015, 02:01:11 PM

First pic:  The Second word looks like the word "and" to me ??

Second Pic:  The Second word there looks like the word "AVEM" to me??


Just throwing it out there .......??  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/297.gif)  As guesses

Title: Re: Help to identify a signature please!, PONT AVEM FUSHEE.......?
Post by: Ivo on January 14, 2015, 02:06:16 PM

from the glassmakers at Pont Aven in Brittany, not hard to find at all. They have been in business for 12 years.

Title: Re: Help to identify a signature please!, PONT AVEM FUSHEE.......?
Post by: Greg. on January 14, 2015, 02:07:55 PM

Hi,

Looking online, I think this reads 'Pont Aven' which is located in Brittany, France.  There are references to a Glassworks on the harbour 'Verrerie Le Quai' run by Olivier Le Fustec, which I think is the surname name on your vase.

The company 'Verrerie Le Quai', looks to have been established in 1997, according to the company background:
http://www.societe.com/societe/verrerie-le-quai-414493395.html

A couple of other examples of by Fustec for comparison....
http://www.dognyauction.ch/lots/view/detail/28144/filter:2746

Not immediately sure what he other name relates to on your vase, however, this looks like the right place. Hope this helps.

Greg

Title: Re: Help to identify a signature please!, PONT AVEM FUSHEE.......?
Post by: Greg. on January 14, 2015, 02:09:02 PM

ditto Ivo's comments, please see above post.  :)

Title: Re: Identify signature please!, PONT AVEM FUSHEE? ID = Pont Aven, Brittany
Post by: cmdg on January 14, 2015, 02:51:53 PM

Thank you all,I was so sure that it read AVEM!,I think it was wishful thinking perhaps!!...