Topic: Mdina blue and gold owl

[chriscooper]

Stands 3.5" high, turquoise, blue and gold. Label on base reads "Hand made in Malta M55".
Is it Mdina? Thanks

http://picasaweb.google.com/107067405711297858658/MdinaBlueAndGoldOwl?feat=directlink

[Lustrousstone]

No, Mtarfa I think

[chopin-liszt]

This is Mdina.
I don't think this particular surface-finish was used for too long - it's well post-Harris period, but one of the designs I personally find very attractive indeed. It only ever seems to be on very small  items;-  owls, mushrooms, tiny flattened round bottles and small, straight-sided perfume bottles.
I have 2 bits with Mdina script on them, it's a late-ish script. I have no idea what period they were produced, but they're not that common. (They're not rare or scarce, just less frequent.).

[Lustrousstone]

I'll bow to the ex-spurt  :kissy:

[chopin-liszt]

My owl has a paper Mdina label on it, my other two bits have the script. I really like this unusual surface decoration, so it's not really too hard to work out and spurt a bit about it!

[chriscooper]

Thanks again Sue for sharing your knowledge, appreciated
Chris

[chriscooper]

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hoqiaCptsQA/TMxbjcKIzYI/AAAAAAAABRo/8THEHt7mfKw/s640/SDC12744.JPG

[rosieposie]

There is a signed one on eBay at the moment Chris, and the price might please you too!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190584027121

[chriscooper]

Bit expensive for a cheapskate like me Rosie, never paid £29 for a piece of glass in my life

Chris

[rosieposie]

It was just to reassure you it was Mdina, seeing a signed one Chris....you don't need to buy it.   :24:
But if you want to sell yours it'e probably worth watcing this one to see if it sells at that price!!