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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: mildawg on November 04, 2015, 12:39:25 AM

Title: Vasart, strathearn ......?
Post by: mildawg on November 04, 2015, 12:39:25 AM

Thoughts?  Measures 2.5 inches or 6.4 cm.

Title: Re: Vasart, strathearn ......?
Post by: paperweights on November 04, 2015, 03:58:46 AM

I would say this is Vasart based on the way the canes stand above the ground.  My understanding is that Vasart did not have a gory hole for reheating the paperweight, while Strathearn did. 

If I got this wrong, I am sure someone will correct me.

Allan

Title: Re: Vasart, strathearn ......?
Post by: tropdevin on November 04, 2015, 10:40:51 AM

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I agree with Allan - an earlier piece than Strathearn.  The complex outer canes look quite early to me.

Alan

Title: Re: Vasart, strathearn ......?
Post by: KevinH on November 05, 2015, 03:47:57 PM

The outer row canes are indeed earlier (i.e. Ysart Brothers period - or perhaps even 1930s).

Allan's point about the canes being proud of the ground is a valid one. However, "canes standing above the ground" can also apply to many Strathearn weights - although those will normally have a "smoother edge" to the "upper surface of the cane layer" when viewed in profile.

Title: Re: Vasart, strathearn ......?
Post by: mildawg on November 06, 2015, 12:48:16 AM

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate it.