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Title: history of this pattern? (rose and swallow)
Post by: kerstinfroberg on September 02, 2018, 04:39:43 PM

The "rose and swallow" pattern, usually transfer etched, was fairly common in Sweden around the 1900 mark. It was used for all kinds of glasses, carafes etc. I know of three "sure" glassworks using it: Boda, Kosta and Fåglavik (but it was probably in wider use).

I just met soeone who insisted on it being an "old traditional pattern from England".
Is this true, and is there anyone out there who can give some history?

Kerstin in Sweden

PS: I have seen swallows flying both left and right, but the roses appear the same

Title: Re: history of this pattern? (rose and swallow)
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 03, 2018, 05:19:34 PM

 :)
I have never, ever seen this pattern/design before. I do not think it's an old English  traditional one. I am in the uk, but not England. If it was English, and traditional, I'm sure I'd have seen some.
I do look out for more unusual designs, with birds, insects or animals included in them.  :)