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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: Tigerchips on March 24, 2018, 04:20:25 AM

Title: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches. ID = Gibralter Crystal
Post by: Tigerchips on March 24, 2018, 04:20:25 AM

Seems like nice quality. 3.5 inches high.

Recent studio glass i think. Any ideas as to who?

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches
Post by: Della on April 07, 2018, 01:59:05 PM

I have an identical one, but black. I too am curious as to the maker. Lovely quality IMHO
It reminds me of one of the smaller British studios, but I can't recall the name.  ??? Age isn't being kind to me at the moment, not when it comes to remembering anyhow.  :P

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches
Post by: flying free on April 10, 2018, 02:31:28 PM

Della do you mean Midsummer Glass?

m

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches
Post by: Della on April 10, 2018, 02:52:30 PM

It could be, M, but I think they use an impressed seal on the pontil scar, a sun & rays, I think. However, if they haven't always done that it could be.
I know it wasn't Avondale and I am racking my brains as to who it was. I wouldn't mind, but I know I saw a labelled example recently.  :-[ :-X

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches
Post by: Tigerchips on April 10, 2018, 07:42:11 PM

Midsummer Glass, hmmm interesting. Think i might have a paperweight by them.

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches
Post by: Della on April 26, 2018, 06:39:36 PM

I believe this, and mine, were made by Gibralter Crystal  :P

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches
Post by: flying free on April 26, 2018, 06:49:36 PM

ooh yes Della, this one is def one of their shapes/types.
Good to have an id.
m

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches
Post by: chopin-liszt on April 30, 2018, 11:13:19 AM

I can add my voice to support Gibralter Crystal.
I have a small boxed vase, with all the parapernalia, just like this but different colours.
I bought it to be able to make confirmations, but, sorry, I don't know where it is. :-[

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches. ID = Gibralter Crystal
Post by: ahremck on May 01, 2018, 11:10:34 AM

I have 2 items by Gibraltar Crystal.  One is a small bowl and the other a medium vase.  The pontil in each case has a stamp representing the Castle & Key shown on the Gibraltar flag.

Ross

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches. ID = Gibralter Crystal
Post by: Della on May 01, 2018, 11:47:11 AM

I presume that the pontil scar is too tiny for their makers mark, <8mm diameter. Either that, or it is a newer addition.
There is an ended listing on Ebay, item number  183158970925 which is labelled but not marked.

Title: Re: Vase with copper inclusions and white splotches. ID = Gibralter Crystal
Post by: Tigerchips on May 01, 2018, 07:05:01 PM

That seems to be the one Della, thank you.  :)