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Title: blown threaded tumbler / vase, whitefriars?
Post by: cagney on January 31, 2015, 07:21:24 PM

Thought whitefriars from their " glasses with histories" line. Cannot match color with known powell ambers.Thinly blown paneled body with applied foot ring and threading. light weight. 17 cm tall. Any help much appreciated

Title: Re: blown threaded tumbler / vase, whitefriars?
Post by: Ivo on January 31, 2015, 09:25:42 PM

Hi welcome to the board. This is a replica of an old glass as sold in museums. There are several manufacturers of these: Bon in Murano always signs "bon"; the Czechs do not. There is also a lesser known Swedish firm on the market.
Maybe you get lucky on this site
http://www.wulflund.com/ceramics-and-glass/historical-glass/?vp-page=1

Title: Re: blown threaded tumbler / vase, whitefriars?
Post by: cagney on February 01, 2015, 12:23:05 AM

Spot on Ivo. Didn't get lucky on the link provided,but obviously in the same vein. Thanks for the welcome. Used to contribute to the board some years ago. Glad to be back. Always informative.   James Cloninger, early American glass