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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => British & Irish Glass => Topic started by: fatbelly on December 09, 2017, 08:43:17 PM
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Hello all.
I purchased this piece today knowing it was Isle of Wight and thinking aurene but unsure looking online if this is the piece referred to as an elephants foot bowl/vase.
Also what would the date be and is this a Harris piece.
I was hoping that when I put my hands on it from the shelf it would be signed but it’s isnt it only has a flame pontil mark.
Appreciation in advance.
FB
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Yes, definitely Aurene. I bought one for the museum a couple of weeks ago. This one here: http://iowstudioglass.wikidot.com/aurene (http://iowstudioglass.wikidot.com/aurene). I am not sure when these elephant foot vases were made but probably early to mid-1970s.
Anton
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Just to add, the flame mark impressed in a blob of glass usually means an early date of manufacture, perhaps 1974 or 1975.
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Hi Anton.
I was just using your website and that exact page before posting.Great resource and a great site to use.Appreciated by many.
So this will be Harris and quite early.
The pics don’t capture the blue and the iridescence of the chloride streaks but it’s a beautiful thing and I’m pleased to own it if only for awhile.
Your reply was most helpful
Thanks
FB
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That’s great.Its got the flame impressed I was hoping for the Harris signature but you cant have everything.
Appreciated
FB
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Michael Harris rarely signed his pieces, which make them more desirable to certain collectors. But the bowl speaks for itself, without the signature. Your bowl is a nice example, with strong colours. Elephant foot bowls are now getting harder to find.
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The flame mark was used on all ranges produced until around 1978 and likely even as late as 1980 on tortoiseshell items.
John
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That’s good info too John.
Appreciated
FB