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Title: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: catshome on January 17, 2007, 11:32:24 AM: Hi,

I was having a nose on the Gallery and noticed a crystal-cased clock (http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-2123). I couldn't find a thread on the message board to add this to - maybe the owner of the clock hasn't posted yet.

This large crystal box (quite likely a cigarette box) is one of my favourite things and I know nothing about it except I have never seen anything like it until I saw the clock.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4594

Any info greatly appreciated.

Cat

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Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: Anne on January 17, 2007, 06:28:44 PM: Hi Cat, there is a thread about the clock here: http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,5746.0.html - it's one of Pat's queries.
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: catshome on January 20, 2007, 03:56:33 PM: Hi Anne,

Many thanks - I did try a search on "clock" first, that's how I came across the Higgins glass - fabulous!!!!

Maybe Pat will come back to that thread one day with more pictures, I hadn't considered the possibility of the box being Russian as I have no experience of Russian Glass (that I'm aware of!).

Still, the box might even shed some light on the clock. Will wait and see.

Kind regards
Cat
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: Anne on January 20, 2007, 04:26:31 PM: Let's hope so Cat. They are both really nice pieces, aren't they? I've bumped the original clock thread to remind Frank he was going to check his Russian glass info as well - perhaps he can help some more. :)
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: Pat on January 20, 2007, 05:46:04 PM: Hi Cat, that is very interesting. I'll try and post some more pics soon.
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: Frank on January 20, 2007, 06:34:24 PM: Not convinced with the link to the clock. Have you tried to eliminate Baccarat? Is it cut or moulded?
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: catshome on February 01, 2007, 03:16:19 PM: Hello Frank,

I would say moulded. I know that Baccarat do make moulded objects as I had one of their candlesticks which was marked. Sadly this has no markings at all.............still it wouldn't be half as much fun if it was easy!

Cat
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: Frank on February 02, 2007, 06:35:03 PM: Interesting, do dimensions match ~~http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320076249013~~ Mod: Link dead
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: catshome on February 02, 2007, 10:42:41 PM: ummmm..............only exactly!

OMG Frank...............I always said it was "good"..........Tiffany would be kind of neat to have in the collection - at least until I need a new bathroom! I will do a bit more research and see if I can get a bit further now.

Thank you so much.

Cat
Title: Re: Deco style crystal box - similar to clock (175) on gallery
Post by: catshome on February 02, 2007, 10:53:54 PM: Sorry Frank - I misread the measurements - mine is 200mm long and that one is 170mm. BUT have looked on the Tiffany website and seen a much better image and it does have the same feel to it. Also, they say Crystal box not Cut Crystal box which would suggest it's moulded...............wouldn't it? Cat

PS surprised by his estimate of £250 new when they are $85 online..............maybe the bathroom will have to wait a bit longer!