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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: palo400 on November 11, 2006, 10:38:04 AM

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: palo400 on November 11, 2006, 10:38:04 AM

Hi there

I'd be really grateful for any information on two pieces from our collection.
We collect Riihimaki, Holmegaard and some Whitefriars but these two pieces have us scratching our heads!

Someone has just sold a similar decanter (without stopper) on e-bay and attributed it as Whitefriars - the colour's right, but I can't find the style in any catalogues.

The platter is 37cm diameter and clear with a gorgeous dark blue 'blob' in the middle - the blue is quite homegaardish, but it's not signed.

Both pieces have polished pontils and show age ware to base.

Any info would be appreciated.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4068
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4067
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4066

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: Della on November 11, 2006, 10:50:13 AM

Hi & Welcome,

Well, the decanter is by Aseda, Sweden, designed by Bo Borgstrom in the 60's.
I don't have a clue about the dish though, sorry.

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: David E on November 11, 2006, 10:54:39 AM

Palo, welcome to GMB.

What country are you in? Sometimes this might provide a clue. Also a photo of the dish from the side, against a white background might help.

Title: Wow - speedy response
Post by: palo400 on November 11, 2006, 11:18:34 AM

Hi there

Thanks so much for your speedy responses - great news on the decanter.
Below is another pic of the platter (sorry, it's not great quality)

I've been cheeky and added another item - hope this is okay.
Possibly Baxter Scandinavian Vase series?
It's unsigned with polished pontil.

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http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4069
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4070
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4071

We're in deepest, darkest Yorkshire!

Thanks again

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: David E on November 11, 2006, 11:24:42 AM

Might be an idea to start a fresh topic for the vase - does have a Scandi appearance though.

Yorkshire? A foreign land! :lol:

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: palo400 on November 11, 2006, 11:33:46 AM

Will do!
Thanks again

News on the dish eagerly anticipated!

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: Ivo on November 11, 2006, 11:46:27 AM

I think you'll have a hard time finding out who made the dish - but I have seen this particular colour of green on items from Gistl and/or Joska, both German makers. I could extend this and say I've seen the colour used by Zwiesel, by Maastricht and by Sea Glasbruk.  You see, the possibilities are fanning out as the chances of identification diminish....

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: johnfandmaryp on November 11, 2006, 03:25:00 PM

Just to let you know that there's been a discussion about the decanter (aka Whitefriars vase) which sold on eBay, on the Whitefriars Collectors site. Have a look at the bid history!!

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: palo400 on November 11, 2006, 03:42:35 PM

We had noticed!
The damn cheek.
Would be very interested in knowing how this turns out....

Title: ID help required for 2 lovelypieces
Post by: johnfandmaryp on November 12, 2006, 10:43:24 PM

All reported members have been suspended for shill bidding. The seller is no longer a registered member of eBay  :D