Topic: Faceted vase.

[Paul S.]

another possible origin is Czechoslovakia   ........  the overall design has a funky look -  during the 50s and 60s they did produce some heavily cut and unusual patterns/designs. 

[Anne Tique]

I presume it's very heavy hence the wear to base?
I'm also musing about how efficient it would have been as a vase ?  Might it have been a serviette (? random thought) holder or something else?

Yes it is heavy, I think, 2,2 kg or just under 5 pounds. I've added an image of the opening/rim of the vase, it measures just over two inches or 5 cm at the most. I don't think it would have been practical for serviettes or napkins considering the space, but then, as you mentioned, I don't think it would have been practical for flowers either. Perhaps just a decorative object.

I had not given Czechoslovakia a thought, I have to admit.

[Anne Tique]

Perhaps a bit of a naïve thought, but I spotted this vase and thought the facets and design were sort of similar even though the shape's different ... perhaps I'm being too optimistic, but maybe it reminds somebody of something, so my vase in question could eventually be identified via a detour  ... but then, I'm positive by nature and that can work against me sometimes.

Unidentified vase ... any thoughts? TIA   http://www.ebay.fr/itm/292043989960?rmvSB=true

[Paul S.]

goldfish bowl shapes remind me of some of the Czech. Borske Sklo pieces  -  they produced examples with both cut and moulded decoration - the most common ones seen in the U.K. are from the 'Nemo' range........   regret no idea Anne as to attribution for this ebay piece.
Maybe other producers also made goldfish bowl shapes - I can't think off-hand who  -  it's just the Czech. ones that I remember and I think they were mostly coloured rather than clear.
I think makers who don't add a backstamp should be fined..............   heavily

[Anne Tique]

I think you're spot on Paul, I mailed the seller yesterday, to ask if it wasn't signed and he replied this morning, just now,  saying he never spotted the signature, but it's acid marked Tchécoslovaquie in two parts, as in broken up, on two lines, if you know what I mean.

My vase isn't signed (anymore) but perhaps it's a long shot to compare cut designs/patterns.

[flying free]

Anne the foot of yours is very curious.  It's almost like a 'stand' rather than a foot because of the curved top to it.

 And with the stylised body shape as well?

I wonder if it's American ... but who?

[Anne Tique]

Yes, I agree, it is unusual. I don't even know what to search for, shape wise. Besides the VSL vase I haven't come across anything to compare it with.

I'm not familiar with the American manufacturers or styles and designs.