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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Ben.unwin on July 13, 2017, 12:58:40 PM

Title: Glass Mushroom ID?
Post by: Ben.unwin on July 13, 2017, 12:58:40 PM: Bought this little one at the weekend.
Is it anything special? Not signed and the base isn't smooth.
I think it's modern but thought I'd double check before giving it to the other halfs collection! :)

Ben
Title: Re: Glass Mushroom ID?
Post by: Paul S. on July 13, 2017, 01:06:04 PM: sorry Ben, not a clue - bit of a fun guy though. I think ;) Most of the mushrooms I see are Wedgwood, and have smooth bases, and usually signed. If you wanted an attractive mushroom, then is this definitely the one. It won't help remotely with id, but you might care to add some dimensions.
Title: Re: Glass Mushroom ID?
Post by: rosieposie on July 19, 2017, 10:04:10 PM: I think it is the same make as this one on Ruby Lane, which had a circilar sticker on the base saying 'Handmade in Essex'. I noticed the base was also unpolished like yours Ben, and the stalk is very similar as well.
Somebody on here may know the full name of the studio in Essex.

https://www.rubylane.com/item/61838-1089582x20MCGP811/Art-Glass-Green-White-Toadstool-Mushroom
Title: Re: Glass Mushroom ID?
Post by: rosieposie on July 19, 2017, 10:07:01 PM: Here is another with a label and very similar features to yours Ben.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/lovely-made-essex-glass-mushroom-489396845
Title: Re: Glass Mushroom ID?
Post by: Greg. on July 19, 2017, 10:15:43 PM: Looking at a couple of others online, I think they may possibily be from the 'Barleylands Glassworks' Essex.
Title: Re: Glass Mushroom ID?
Post by: Anne on July 21, 2017, 08:18:30 PM: There is one here with a sticker on the base saying Barleylands Glassworks... ( it's visible in image no. 8 of 8 )
https://www.gumtree.com/p/mirrors-clocks-ornaments/handmade-pink-white-yellow-glass-mushroom-toadstool-shaped-ornament-paperweight-gift-idea/1255397358