Topic: FM Konstglas Ronneby

[inca]

the panel cut somerso ca 1965-1971 
the small latticino/millefiori vases ca 1977-1978


They are not signed but have labels. I do not think I have seen any objects from the 1960's that have been signed.

I have included some additional photos for you.


Ingela

[David E]

"When is Murano not Murano?"

Many thanks Ingela for clearing that up. I have e-mailed Marcolin to see if they can help further.

[David E]

I received a positive response from Renate Marcolin of Marcolin Art Crystal, and have provided a link to this thread, so hopefully we may get some interesting feedback. Sadly, the company no longer has any catalogues.

[inca]

2 more photos for you!    

[ElaineB]

Ingela,
My FM Ronneby Shark.
Clear over bright blue.It has a very dark amethyst,almost black,core.
Actual length of fish 23" long.
Height is 18" and approximately 16" wide.
Weighs a tonne!
Label bears the flag and reads:
'Genuine Handmade FM Art Crystal.Studio Line.Ronneby Sweden.'
Base is engraved 'B 783-400'
The base mark doesn't fit with the Marcolin size/colour system.
Could the B refer to Benito ? Just a thought...
I'm trying to establish a date for it as I'm hoping to sell.Best guess is 1980s?
 
 

[inca]

Beautiful shark! Lovely colours!

'B 783-400'
I'm not quite sure why you think the base mark doesn't fit with the Marcolin
size/colour system?

The base mark is the one used by Marcolin, nothing unusual there.
I can confirm that B stands for Benito. The number of the model is 783.
The size is either in millimeter or centimeter.
400 millimeter (approx. 16"/40 centimeter).

The base on my shark is signed B-783-35.  (35 centimeter).

The label dates your shark to approx. 1980.

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"Clear over bright blue.It has a very dark amethyst,almost black,core."

Here are a couple of other FM objects in these colours..... 

[ElaineB]

WOW to your stuff!!! And thank you so much for your help.The blue colour is just magnificent isn't it?!

Yes Ingela,I am a twit.I guess I should have said I was comparing to similar on the Marcolin Art Crystal website when talking of the colour/size system.The closest I could find to mine was a 14" head down shark or number B-783-35-12B. It seems to be a set of 2 letters and 3 numbers indicating design/size/colour rather than just the 1 letter/2 sets of numbers that is on mine.Nevertheless,it is same as yours so it obviously it corresponds beautifully 

So,would it be safe to guess that Benito designed this item indicated by the prefix 'B'?

Again,Ingela,thank you so much for all your invaluable information;It's very much appreciated.

P.S. I love the Pufferfish!

[inca]

As far as I know the colour codes are only used (in the catalogues and on the Marcolin website) for ordering purposes. So if it's B-783-35-12B on the website it would be signed
B-783-35 on the base of the object.

"So,would it be safe to guess that Benito designed this item indicated by the prefix 'B'?"
Yes!

Here's another blue/amethyst FM object, one of my favourites! 

[Pip]

Fascinating thread - thanks for the useful info and pictures Ingela...

[rosieposie]

Well, I have just spent the whole evening going through the whole of that site.......I want it all!!! Amazingly, I found the 'Dumbo' style elephant that I bought recently......there, I knew it was quality!!
I am still a bit sceptical about the pink laticino and the blue millefiori vases though.  I am never 100% happy with just a label....sorry! I like to see the engraved signature on the glass itself.  Has anyone been able to prove they are Marcolin?
Now I am off to investigate Granna Glass, 'cos I've got some of that too!!