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Title: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina? ID = MDG
Post by: Della on December 04, 2016, 03:20:11 PM

Hi all,
This lovely fella is 2.5" (63mm) square & 5.5" (140mm) in height and it is actually quite heavy.
Polished flat base & unsigned & there are paddle (?) ripples on all four sides from flattening.
I have looked through the MDG posts and wondered if this was one of theirs, or not?
TIA
Della

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina, or someone else?
Post by: Lustrousstone on December 04, 2016, 04:38:49 PM

I would say it was probably MDG. Can you see grinding marks on the base?

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina, or someone else?
Post by: chopin-liszt on December 04, 2016, 05:46:48 PM

 :)
I agree, look for a very faint batutto sort of effect on the polished base. It won't be quite flat and shiny, and that indicates MDG, Della.
A lovely piece. 8) Unusually tall for a square sectioned bottle.

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina, or someone else?
Post by: Della on December 04, 2016, 06:10:48 PM

Thanks, both  ;D
Yes, there are faint grinding marks.
I thought it could be MDG.
It does have a label, but not one that is here on the board (well, I couldn't find one  8) ), so will add the photo now.
I know someone wanted photos of any labels, so they are more than welcome to this one (unless it now turns out to be something else and is of no use  :P )

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina, or someone else?
Post by: Anne on December 04, 2016, 06:40:04 PM

Not one that's in the Board's Malta album either, Della, and would be very welcome: http://www.yobunny.org.uk/glassgallery/thumbnails.php?album=546 - you still have a login on there ( Deltab ) if you don't have your password and if you can't figure out how to reset it yourself let me know and I'll reset it for you . :)

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina, or someone else?
Post by: chopin-liszt on December 04, 2016, 06:45:41 PM

 :)
That is the MDG logo on it, Della. The cross has v-notches in the arms.
The Mdina one doesn't.

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina, or someone else?
Post by: Della on December 04, 2016, 07:13:51 PM

Thanks, Sue  ;D

I have uploaded it to the Malta labels now, Anne. I can't believe I remembered my password  :o I have now changed it, to one that I can readily remember.   :P

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina, or someone else?
Post by: Anne on December 05, 2016, 12:03:44 AM

Well done Della  :-* and thanks for adding the label.  Every label helps build up the resource for everyone. :)

Title: Re: I know this vase is Maltese, but it isn't signed. MDG, Mdina? ID = MDG
Post by: WhatHo! on December 07, 2016, 06:05:59 PM

I think very likely that this label was added by The Artisan Centre or another one of the gift shops.