Topic: Amber Platter - Val Saint Lambert??

[Ambergreen]

I have this platter (actually, I have two & a matching small 3 footed bowl).

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4772

In my searches I came across this Vase on Pamela Wessendorf's webpage, which appears to be of a similar pattern. http://www.pressglas-pavillon.de/vasen/02640.html. 

Is it likely that my platter could be from this manufacturer? Or am I leading myself down the garden path? I would love your opinion.

Cheers,
Lyn

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[Cathy B]

Hi Lyn,

We've discussed this pattern before, with the best guess being that they're probably of Czech origin. There seem to have been a few makers of similar patterns, because there are distinct differences. Pieces of a similar pattern turn up on Australian eBay quite often as well.

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,7359.0.html
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,2196.0.html

Cheers!

[Glen]

I think this piece is actually Polish - by Stolle Niemen (circa 1926-35).

[Ambergreen]

Hmm .. thanks for those links Cathy. Doesn't look promising, eh?

Glen, all I can google on Stolle Niemen is reference to a J. Stolle Glass Factory in Niemen which produced Glass Insulators (which it appears are collectible - go figure!). Do you mind if I ask what makes you think this piece is by Stolle Niemen? And where would I be most likely to find some information on this Glass Manufacturer? I'm still new to all this researching, you see    Thanks for all your help!

Cheers,
Lyn

[Glen]

Lyn - Stolle Niemen is not yet well researched, as far as I am aware. I am currently just scratching the surface of Polish produced glass (eg http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/HORTENSJA.html ).

I guess you are most likely to find information on this from me. You see I have in my hand a catalogue page from Stolle Niemen which shows your piece exactly. It has the number 1782. When I get the chance I will scan the item (and I'll also do the Ballerina piece that Cathy has, that I mentioned was by SN in a previous, recent thread). It's all just a matter of time really - as I am working on a couple of other glass research projects at the moment too.

[Ambergreen]

Wow Glen, that was quite fascinating! Thanks so much I wait in eager anticipation 

[Cathy B]

Ah, wondered what that hint in the other link was about, Glen  Great stuff!

[Glen]

Here's the piece from this thread. I'll post the ballerina in the relevant thread.

http://www.geocities.com/carni_glass_uk_2000/Stolle2.html

[Ambergreen]

Wow! Thanks Glen. I noticed that these seem to have 4 'handles' so to speak, where mine only has two. Do you think that I can safely assume my platter would be of the same manufacturer? The bottom view looks almost identical except for those handles.  I have a bid on a bowl, so hopefully that comes through. There seem to be quite a few of these around.

Cheers,
Lyn

[Glen]

Could be just a quirk of the catalogue drawing, Lyn, rather than an actual photo. But then, maybe another maker somewhere made it too.......