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Offline Joscyn

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Cactus vase?
« on: July 13, 2013, 11:01:41 PM »
I would appreciate knowing a little bit more about this vase.  There is only one other online and it doesn't have any information included.  It seems to have the form of a globular cactus, possibly a mamillaria, in flower.  It is 13cm tall x 18cm wide.  I thought Holmgaard because of the applied (?) glass (please let me know if I get the terminology wrong)??
Thank you for your help.
Ian
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Re: Cactus vase?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2013, 11:37:56 PM »
Holmegaard can be firmly discounted.

They're usually attributed to early Venini production, but this seems unlikely.

I'd take a punt on Empoli, personally.

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Re: Cactus vase?
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2013, 06:23:38 AM »
My bet is Gordiola. In fact I'm petty sure of it. Bernardo Gordiola, circa 1960s

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Re: Cactus vase?
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2013, 07:45:53 AM »
Thank you again, Ivo.  I am getting a feel for the "regulars" on here and you have provided more than a few answers now!
Yours sincerely,
Ian

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Re: Cactus vase?
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2013, 11:42:24 AM »
Here is an interesting thread regarding these vases (and showing mine in purple ;D).
>> http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,16648.msg270135.html#msg270135

And a link to a current Gordiola catalogue showing the vase in blue >> http://www.gordiola.com/pdf/Floreros.pdf

I have never seen one with a Venini acid stamp...

Michael

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Re: Cactus vase?
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2013, 04:52:41 PM »
Ian, if you are interested in glass, there is one little book you cannot afford to be without.
"Glass Fact File A-Z" by Ivo Haanstra.
Our Ivo.  ;D
Cheers, Sue M. (she/her)

Earth without art is just eh.

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