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Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - ID = Anthony Stern
Post by: B & M on November 17, 2006, 09:15:48 PM

While sorting out some of my boxes, I found this beautiful piece which I bought some time ago.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4156
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4157
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4155

It stands about 5 inches high and has a snapped off pontil mark to the underside. There are some scratches to the underside but no signiature that I can make out. The nearest I can think of is Anthony Stern but I am not too familiar with his work and would have expected his pieces to be signed. If anyone has any more knowledge in this area or can offer any further suggestions I would be very grateful.

Thank you

Steven

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: Andy on November 18, 2006, 02:37:11 PM

Hi,
the first time i can offer a little insight on the glass board!

I recently tried to see a Stern vase on ebay, reserve £100, itdidnt sell,
i may reduce reserve a little, i will try to put link to the item, as it has
a few photos, and 1 from an Glass book, here we go..

edit: link edited for length
Vase
 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEUS%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260048854575&rd=1&rd=1)
There is also one on ebay finishing today, i do notice the pontil mark
is sort of 4 quarters. I would have thought it would be signed.but maybe
he wasnt happy with it?

Regards Andy

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: Andy on November 18, 2006, 03:13:32 PM

Hi B & M,
its me again, Anthony Stern has a website, suggest you google for it,
or will put link in if im allowed(moderators ??,thx, still learning).

There is a vase called grassy knoll, quite similar, you could prob
email him.

Cheers Andy

(i think it is likely a Stern piece)

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: josordoni on November 18, 2006, 03:20:38 PM

Quote from: "Andy"

Hi,
the first time i can offer a little insight on the glass board!

There is also one on ebay finishing today, i do notice the pontil mark
is sort of 4 quarters. I would have thought it would be signed.but maybe
he wasnt happy with it?

Regards Andy

One of my Norman Stuart Clarke vases also had 4 quarter pontil mark - but these have all been signed as well.  I wonder if this is a modern tool that is being used to create this pontil signature?  Adam?  Allen? any light to shed?

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: Anne on November 18, 2006, 03:52:46 PM

Quote from: "Andy"

or will put link in if im allowed(moderators ??,thx, still learning).

Links to glassmakers' websites are fine Andy. Please do add it.

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: Andy on November 18, 2006, 04:04:56 PM

Thanks anne,

http://www.anthonysternglass.com/

Cheers

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: B & M on November 18, 2006, 04:50:47 PM

Hi Andy,

Thanks very much for the link, I've had a look through the site & can see some similarities in form with my vase. I will try to contact Anthony directly as you suggest.

I've had alook through ebay & found the Stern vase finishing today:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230050546047

this vase too has a four part pattern to the pontil mark, as does mine. the decoration is also very similar.

Steven

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: aa on November 19, 2006, 04:23:31 PM

I sent Anthony Stern the link and he replied:
"yes thats one of mine"

Title: Unknown Studio glass Vase - Anthony Stern?
Post by: B & M on November 27, 2006, 08:09:39 PM

Adam, thank you so much for contacting Anthony Stern. I'm very happy to hear that it really is one of his pieces.

All the best

Steven