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Title: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: Smitty on December 20, 2023, 01:16:39 PM
Can anyone help me in identifying this glass vase. I assumed it to be Czech but after trawling thro all possible sources I have drawn a blank. It measures 26.2cms in height .Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: chopin-liszt on December 20, 2023, 06:49:07 PM
I can't find a reference right now, but I know I should know this one. I am sure it is Polish.
Hortensja?  :)
Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: chasdevlin on December 20, 2023, 06:52:08 PM
There's one on 1st Dibs attributed to Stolle-Nieman. I never trust sellers attributions on there, but it does seem at least plausible in terms of where I'd expect it to come from, so may be a potential avenue for you.

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/dining-entertaining/glass/stolle-nieman-attributed-hexagonal-vase-bubbled-texture-1970s/id-f_24355072/

Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: Smitty on December 20, 2023, 07:05:56 PM
Thank you so much I am now well and truly sorted
Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: glassobsessed on December 21, 2023, 08:40:08 AM
Always thought these were from Empoli.

Lilac version: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175341854653

John
Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: chopin-liszt on December 21, 2023, 04:33:40 PM
Without a label, Empoli could certainly be a top contender.
Some confirmation is required before we conclude anything, I reckon.

I just have a very strong memory of being surprised when I saw a pale, slightly green kingfishery blue vase exactly like this and learned it was Polish. It was a long time ago, and I can't remember what it was that identified it, it might well have been a Made in Poland label that surprised me.
I was trying to find out about Polish glass at the time. Very little was known.
But seeing one in that orangey red and in neodynium glass is knocking big holes in my Polish confidence. ;D
Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: Greg. on December 24, 2023, 10:16:31 AM
Just for reference, here's a link to a labelled Italian example, which mentions Tuscany, Italy....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325784014911

Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: glassobsessed on December 25, 2023, 11:00:55 AM
Stelvia by the look of it then, same label on a vase at the bottom here:
https://www.20thcenturyglass.com/glass_encyclopedia/empoli_glass/stelvia_glass/
Title: Re: Who made this Blue Glass Vase?
Post by: Smitty on December 27, 2023, 01:59:53 PM
Looks like my Blue Glass Vase was made by Empoli. Thanks to all those who took the trouble to pass on their knowledge. Much appreciated.
Anton