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Title: Soweby lady
Post by: Sue C on January 27, 2007, 11:13:31 AM

Just found this on eBay 170073435530, i don't think it is Soweby, i have looked at Pamela's site but couldn't find it, does anyone know this piece?

Title: Re: Soweby lady
Post by: Glen on January 27, 2007, 11:16:42 AM

Yes, she is Sowerby, and what a beauty! (I want to bid now, oh heck!)

You can see her on my website  :)
http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/SowerbySECONDcd.html

Glen

Title: Re: Soweby lady
Post by: Sue C on January 27, 2007, 11:27:51 AM

 :o :o How the h**l did i miss that??? i have your site added to favorites, but missed it ??? i'm such a dunce today.

Title: Re: Sowerby lady
Post by: pamela on January 27, 2007, 09:36:12 PM

I'm sure it's always a question of the angle (of photographing), but in this case I would like to draw your attention to the differences between Glen's figurine and eBay offer:
the upper rim of flower bouquet - please count the edge's leaves;
her dress seems to be different - Glen's is very Empire;
and, last but not least, I cannont make out, whether the eBay lady's flower block is rimmed/ruffled also?

Title: Re: Soweby lady
Post by: Glen on January 27, 2007, 11:17:29 PM

I believe these items are identical - no difference that I can see.

It is a challenging piece to photograph, and as you say Pamela, the angle at which the photo is taken can give emphasis to certain things.

I don't see any difference in the base. The dress details look identical to me. Any slight difference in the leaves is either caused by the different angles / lighting of the two shots, or possibly there might even be slight damage to the top edge of the one on my website.