Topic: Decorative Glass Duck with Bloch for Leerdam mark but is it? ID = Leerdam

[liz123]

This is the first time I have tried to upload a picture:
I would like to find out more about this item.

[ahremck]

Liz, you need to have much larger photos to give detail. 

Almost all glass identification goes better if there is a clear shot of the base.  The best way to take the base photo is form a shallow angle to the side.  This removes much of the distraction from refraction by the glass itself and if there is a signature it shows up as dark against the lighter reflection of the smoother glass.  For vases and bowls it may be useful to get a closeup of the upper rim - again a little to the side to remove the effects od refraction and reflection in the object itself.

As for sizing and posting I urge you to read the useful guide contained in the GMB on how to best do that.  Hope this helps.


Ross

[liz123]

Thanks Ross,

I will try another picture which shows the signature - I have spent most of the
day trying to learn how to resize the photo. I will try to take new pictures tomorrow but this is another
one taken with the phone. The base has a slight chip on the pedestal underneath - but this is the signature
which is a letter B in a square.

[ahremck]

That is a great attachment, the size is excellent - pity about the quality.  Nevertheless that will probably be sufficient for someone to recognise(Just not me I am afraid).  Just looking at the makers mark - is the B contained in a square or is it contained within two L shaped sections - it seems the latter from the fuzzy photo.  If so that suggests LBL or BLL or LLB may represent this initials of a company or person.

Ross

[liz123]

Thanks for your advice Ross -

The B is in 2 L shapes (not quite touching) making up a square which I why I thought it
 was Lucienne Bloch for Leerdam -
but the ducks she made (although they look really similar) all seem to be frosted glass whereas this
glass is clear - not frosted - and a bit yellowish. 

[jomo99]

  Hi,
      I found the mark on your duck on this site,

             https://www.glasmarken-lexikon.de/index.php.en

       However, you need to be a Paid up Member to see any Info.
    I wonder if there are any Paid up Members here who would look this up for you? I'm afraid I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment to join!!!

      Hope you find out SOON!!!

      Warmest Wishes,

      John

  p.s Just a thought, but have you tried Ivo's Book?? Its an Excellent source, I can Highly Recommend it, sadly I lost my copy.

[liz123]

Thanks for your link John,

I did find this sign on the web - it looked exactly the same and I think
it must be Lucienne Bloch for Leerdam - I saw the same signature on this
link for glass marks: http://www.great-glass.co.uk/glass%20notes/marki-l.htm

Bloch did a similar duck on this link: http://www.luciennebloch.com/glass.htm

But the ducks she made are frosted glass whereas my figure is clear - not frosted.

[jomo99]

    Well Both the Mark AND the style of the Duck look good for Bloch, But Ivo is the man for Leerdam!!!
    Now where is he when you need him!!!lol


            Warmest Wishes,

               John

[liz123]

Thank you for the information John-

I hope I get a chance to hear from Ivo too.
It would be really interesting to know more about it from somone with
knowledge on Leerdam, in particular.

Best Regards

Liz

[Anne]

Tweaked the title slightly to try and attract more attention to this one for you.