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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: ahremck on May 31, 2016, 02:12:52 AM

Title: Kosta Boda Fidji look-alikes
Post by: ahremck on May 31, 2016, 02:12:52 AM

You should have a look here

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Custom-design-Hand-made-blown-glass_60254791860.html?spm=a2700.7724838.0.0.pkIyY3

and realise that we will soon have someone trying to sell them as the real thing.  The only point of difference I could see, without actually handling both, seems to be that the KB vases are clear coated so the base is clear glass.  These Chinese copies seem to be coloured glass.

Ross

PS.  I am posting this in the Scandinavian section as well.
PPS.  Some one in Pinterest has posted this exact photo indicating it was available in Macys as the real KB item.

Title: Re: Kosta Boda Fidji look-alikes
Post by: Anne on May 31, 2016, 04:21:50 AM

Duplicate removed from Scandi, as duplicate topics confuse folks.

Title: Re: Kosta Boda Fidji look-alikes
Post by: Ivo on May 31, 2016, 06:45:38 AM

Vicious! The other indicator would probably be a non-gloss polished bottom and the total absence of a kosta boda sig, number and transparent plastic label.