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Author Topic: Possible Kosta with controlled bubbles - ID = Leerdam  (Read 2511 times)

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Offline carolglass

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Possible Kosta with controlled bubbles - ID = Leerdam
« on: November 06, 2008, 09:37:08 AM »
Greetings, I have just purchased this lovely  globe shaped vase with very small controlled bubbles-very precise indeed. Clear glass 9cm D with a small opening and a slightly concave polished base. Is the attribution to Kosta correct (if not then who?)and any ideas on when it was made. Photos for your consideration TIA Carol.
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Re: Possible Kosta with controlled bubbles
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2008, 11:06:50 AM »
Nope that attribution is not correct. The candle stick (a.k.a. spijkerbol/ nail ball) was designed by Andries Copier and made by Leerdam. It has been in production for a very long time - at least from the thirties to the sixties or later, and has been taken into production again a few years back. There are several sizes. You can find these on antique markets in the Netherlands for anything from 35 Euros upwards (normally around 60); the new ones are costing twice that.

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Re: Possible Kosta with controlled bubbles
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2008, 07:17:53 PM »
Many thanks Ivo,my first piece of Leerdam! Are there any sites or books that you would recommend for further information? Many thanks Carol
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Re: Possible Kosta with controlled bubbles
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2008, 08:16:24 PM »
you can try http://www.hogelandshoeve.nl/ - Jay can probably also tell you exactly when the nail ball was introduced.

 

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