Topic: S Muller? Czech vase?

[Margi]

Hello all,
I am rather intrigued by this vase as I cannot seem to find any information on it.  It is a delightful piece of (art glass?) and is signed S Muller.  I have looked and looked but all I can find is Muller Frères of which it is not that I do know.  Could anyone shed in history please.

[keith]

Like the vase,the sig' looks a bit dodgy,might be the last owners name?

[Margi]

Thanks for thoughts Keith, it has me puzzled the lady who sold it to me said it was Murano but I just dont think it is.  Whats your thoughts on that please

[keith]

No expert on Murano,or very little else,but it's not something I'd think of as Murano,not from what I've seen,you need Anita or some of the other Italian glass buffs,

[TxSilver]

The line in front of Muller may be someone's "I" for Igor Muller. Muller's signature is neat, though, and the pontil finish he is famous for is like a raised disc. I haven't seen this type of glass come from him.

It is not typical of Murano glass. I would say most likely not Murano. The reverse (clockwise) swirl makes me think of... I can't say it. I don't want to doom the piece before it has a chance. It does not look like a bad piece of glass except for the messy signature.

[Margi]

Thanks Anita I did not think of it as Murano but I like the piece and still do.  To me it does have a quality feel, I have not picked up a piece of ..... in a very long time, I hope it isn't.  I think it is the czech area maybe.