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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Malta Glass => Topic started by: Della on July 11, 2017, 11:26:27 AM

Title: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please. ID = MDG
Post by: Della on July 11, 2017, 11:26:27 AM
This is driving me to despair  ::) ??? Every time I take it off the shelf to wash it, I look around the net for something similar. You've guessed it, today is bath day for him.
The tree is hollow and possibly for a candle?
The bird's eyes are inside the head, not applied
The base is reminiscent of the back of a knot sculpture
110mm high
105mm wide
70mm (max) wide
495g

All suggestions gratefully received.
TIA
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: rosieposie on July 11, 2017, 10:37:43 PM
It sort of reminds me of LiuliGongfang glass.... or similar. :)
Rosie. :)
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: Della on July 12, 2017, 11:29:47 AM
I know what you mean, Rosie, it does me too. I have tried searching for look-a-likes etc.  :-\
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: chopin-liszt on July 12, 2017, 01:31:21 PM
I would suggest trying a search on
"ZBS Zelezny Brod Jaroslav Brychta".  :)
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: rosieposie on July 12, 2017, 02:48:57 PM
Here is the catalogue for the ZBS pieces,  but I can't see anything resembling your piece Della.
 I'll keep looking though,  I think it is charming.

http://www.glas-musterbuch.de/Glassexport-1955-Figuren.153+B6YmFja1BJRD0xNTMmcHJvZHVjdElEPTY2MjgmZGV0YWlsPQ__.0.html
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: rosieposie on July 12, 2017, 03:00:43 PM
I'm thinking Tittot glass as well.... maybe you can email them Della?

http://www.tittot.com/en/contact.jsp

Rosie. :)
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: chopin-liszt on July 12, 2017, 03:12:51 PM
It reminded me very much of this kind of thing. :)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/400561863/zbs-zelezny-brod-jaroslav-brychta-1950s?ref=market
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: rosieposie on July 12, 2017, 03:46:43 PM
Yes, I can quite see why Sue.. (that's Anik's BTW)... all their glass is in the catalogue I posted above.... I love them, have had quite  a few in my time. :)
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: chopin-liszt on July 12, 2017, 04:07:02 PM
It was knowing there were some of these in Aniks' shop that educated me about these lovely cheerful sculptures in the first place, so I knew I'd find one there.  :)

I'm no good at navigating those catalogues, I couldn't find anything that looked right there.
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: Della on July 12, 2017, 05:31:00 PM

Thank you, ladies.  ;D :-*
I will look through the catalogues this evening.
I have a Tittot piece, Rosie and the finish is much better.
xx
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: WhatHo! on September 01, 2017, 03:39:02 PM
This not tittot or luili, they are moulded, much more likely to be Chinese or Murano I think.
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: Della on September 01, 2017, 04:42:31 PM
Yes, Wolfie, I've had both and I know it isn't either, though it feels lovely  ;D
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: Patrick on September 11, 2017, 09:53:52 AM
much more likely to be Chinese

YES designed by a China-man but made in Malta at the MDG factory.

It was from the early produced work and is remembered by an ex worker.

So lucky to find it on Ebay when I was searching 'Birds'

Cheers,

Patrick
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: Della on September 11, 2017, 09:58:39 AM
And I'm so happy he went to a great home.
Many thanks, Patrick  ;D
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: rosieposie on September 11, 2017, 10:12:45 AM
Mystery solved and as you say, Della,  it went to a good home.
Now we just have to look out for some others!! :)
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please
Post by: Patrick on September 11, 2017, 10:43:25 AM
I think finding another might be hard........

Another worker who arrived at MDG later does not remember them, so I think this was probably made by one of the teachers because it is so well made.

 The bird is a delight.
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please. ID = MDG
Post by: Patrick on September 12, 2017, 06:18:04 PM
I think finding another might be hard........


How wrong I was.......... My collecting friend in Malta found this beauty today!
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please. ID = MDG
Post by: Della on September 12, 2017, 06:41:24 PM

I love the bird in blue!
Is he on his way to you too, Patrick?
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please. ID = MDG
Post by: Patrick on September 12, 2017, 06:54:30 PM
Sadly noooooooooo,

He is an avid collector of Maltese glass and is always finding something new. He has adverts all over Malta :)

His ambition is to one-day open a museum of Maltese glass.
Title: Re: Chunky Tree & Bird Sculpture/Bud Vase? ID Help Please. ID = MDG
Post by: rosieposie on September 12, 2017, 08:33:57 PM
And hopefully, the next one is mine.... if there ever is another one. I too am an avid collector of MDG animals and birds. :)