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Title: Waterford decanter- pattern/cut ?
Post by: Scott13 on April 15, 2016, 05:51:56 AM

Hi, I've tried to find the pattern of this decanter but with no success .
I'm guessing it's from the 70s ?
Old English script ( Waterford ) has been used for the back stamp .
Any help appreciated, thanks
Scott

Title: Re: Waterford decanter- pattern/cut ?
Post by: Paul S. on April 15, 2016, 07:48:13 AM

Sorry can't help with pattern name - unless it's a variation on the very popular 'Lismore'  -  and I forget now who holds the factory pattern books.             This gothic script backstamp looks to have been used from 1950 until 1999, so always possible your decanter could be earlier than you're suggesting.

Title: Re: Waterford decanter- pattern/cut ?
Post by: Scott13 on April 15, 2016, 06:00:55 PM

Oh well, I'll forget about the pattern. It is pretty impressive however- must have taken a few hours to cut ( presumably/ hopefully in Ireland ).
You certainly need, excellent hand-eye co-ordination , split second timing and loads of perseverance to get an even half good back stamp pic ( at least I do!).
Thanks for your reply
Scott

Title: Re: Waterford decanter- pattern/cut ?
Post by: Paul S. on April 15, 2016, 07:24:01 PM

 ;D   fortunately, this backstamp is not uncommon, so had you simply said that it was the 'Waterford' gothic mark, we would have known exactly, even without a picture.

Looks like your light source is too sharp and bright  -  this is why all the 'David Baileys' of this world use umbrellas to mute/diffuse the light..........not cos it's raining.....    it keeps ample light but avoids the glare.                 Then, for a close-up, you need that all important lens.
It's not just a case of shining a light at your glass  -  that will obviously give the glare you don't want, so rather than incandescent stuff from a bulb, try a fluorescent tube  -  daylight are probably best, and then go in close.

There was some extended chat some 2 - 3 years back all about the best set up for photographing glass -  we've had some real pros here, but not I think now.            Try the Board's search  -  am sure you'll get good information.

Title: Re: Waterford decanter- pattern/cut ?
Post by: Lustrousstone on April 15, 2016, 08:21:30 PM

A search of the Replacements.com website reveals it to be just giftware http://www.replacements.com/webquote/WATGIF.htm scroll down to DESQMI

Title: Re: Waterford decanter- pattern/cut ?
Post by: Scott13 on April 16, 2016, 06:22:17 AM

Yes, I'll have a look Paul and see what I can find--I'll try anything which makes capturing an elusive backstamp easier!

Christine, thanks for the link--that's the one !

Scott