blueyes29
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posted on October 15, 2005 04:11:00 PM new
This stunning vase comes from the family estate of a friend of mine...family is from California. The vase is made of green frosted glass and has ornate gold (seem to be hand-painted) designs all around it. I could find no name/logo/identifying info on it. Any enlightenment would be greatly appreciated. The vase stands 11 1/2 inches tall. Thanks!
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on October 15, 2005 04:33:26 PM new
I don't know what it is, but that vase is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love it!
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vintagepostcardsdotorg
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posted on October 15, 2005 04:38:58 PM new
i don't know much about glass, since i'm an architectural historian by trade, but some of the design elements appear to be from the art nouveau period, so the vase is probably no later than 1915 or 1920, tops.
it is hand painted and could be as early as the 1880s. that's my best guess. probably someone with more experience in glass will come along shortly.
http://stores.ebay.com/postcards-postcards?refid=store
http://www.vintagepostcards.org
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hwahwa
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posted on October 15, 2005 05:22:59 PM new
design may be art nouveau, I doubt the glass is that old.
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Roadsmith
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posted on October 15, 2005 05:26:35 PM new
Art nouveau was my guess, too. Has a bit of an imari look, too.
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 15, 2005 05:44:16 PM new
It looks like bristol glass - popular during Victorian times. They were usually in white and blue - haven't seen as many in green. Unfortunately, the value is usually in the decoration on it and this seems to be a bit worn. It is quite large though and very pretty.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Victorian-BRISTOL-WARE-Painted-Glass-VASE_W0QQitemZ7355627755QQcategoryZ63546QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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 Caroline
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hwahwa
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posted on October 15, 2005 05:53:02 PM new
now if that Ebay piece is circa 1870,I have a piece of swamp land in MURAWEI I want to sell the high bidder.
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carolinetyler
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posted on October 15, 2005 05:54:50 PM new
They didn't say it was, they said bristol glass in general was - tricky, very tricky:
"The piece is in very good condition. Bristol glass was manufactured in England in the Victorian Era, circa 1870."
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Caroline
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twig125silver
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posted on October 15, 2005 05:58:07 PM new
I agree, caroline. I would say Bristol glass as well. It is hard to tell when you can't fondle it.
blueeyes- It IS beautiful! The design is so delicate! Please let us know when you list this! My MIL and my daughter would both love it.
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hwahwa
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posted on October 15, 2005 06:14:21 PM new
read the fine prints,it said 1850-1899,ORIGINAL.
[ edited by hwahwa on Oct 15, 2005 06:15 PM ]
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blueyes29
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posted on October 15, 2005 06:22:40 PM new
Thanks, all, the the terrific info...I'll do some continuing research to see if I can find out anything else. The vase may appear "worn" in the photos but it's actually not at all...the gold painted lines are just very delicate and finely drawn. The gold around the top is somewhat tarnished but the piece is in perfect condition. I'll list it tomorrow for a 7-day run on eBay. Appreciate the help...Vendioans are GRRRRRRREAT! 
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sparkz
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posted on October 15, 2005 06:27:36 PM new
Anytime green frosted glass comes up, my first thought is Fenton. Are there any signatures or initials hidden anywhere in the artwork?
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on October 15, 2005 06:29:53 PM new
Please let us know the auction number. I'd like to bid on it!
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blueyes29
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posted on October 15, 2005 08:16:32 PM new
Thanks again, all. I searched and searched with my trusty magnifying glass but nary a sign of a signature/logo anywhere. I googled "Bristol Glass" (and checked out the link/other auction)...The design elements appear to be similiar but the green frosted glass doesn't appear to be common to Bristol Glass...Maybe I should list as "Bristol Glass?" ...with the question mark? Maybe a Fenton expert will weigh in with info...
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roadsmith
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posted on October 15, 2005 08:33:51 PM new
You might consider posting your question on the Ebay Pottery and Glass discussion board. Sometimes (I emphasize SOMEtimes) they're helpful.
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sparkz
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posted on October 15, 2005 08:43:13 PM new
Or wait till Max40 shows up. He's ALWAYS helpful.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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vintageads4u
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posted on October 16, 2005 03:45:38 PM new
I too would like to know when you list this.
Beth
www.vintageads4u.com
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max40
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posted on October 16, 2005 05:49:29 PM new
LOL, Thanks Sparkz. I'm afraid I won't be much help on this one.
It does resemble Fenton in the shape of the base, however Fenton wasn't around till 1905. I checked all my Fenton references and found nothing that resembled it. It looks Victorian to me.
I'd date it 1890's to as late as 1915+ or -. There were alot of glass and decorating companys in that time period. Could POSSIBLY be Bristol, but I wouldn't label it as such. It's not typical Bristol.
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blueyes29
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posted on October 16, 2005 06:35:13 PM new
Thanks again everyone...I just listed this vase...Item #7358683621...Hopefully, it will do well...it's really pretty (frankly, if I had green in my home decor, it would never see the light of eBay!). I listed it as "Antique Frosted Green Glass Enameled" and decided to omit the reference to "Bristol" although I did state in the description that that was a "possibility". Anyway...appreciate everyone's help on this one...You're all terrific...
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LtRay
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posted on October 16, 2005 08:15:37 PM new
Looks like a Moser (some spell Mosser) design to me. Date is most likely correct in the early 1900's. Type of finish may be "satin" instead of frosted.
They usually painted their designes on clear colored glass but this could still be a Moser piece. Lovely!
check this out...
:http://tinyurl.com/a2mcg
You need to take a pic in natural light to get the gold to come out.
**Now the link works!
[ edited by LtRay on Oct 16, 2005 08:29 PM ]
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LtRay
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posted on October 16, 2005 08:33:16 PM new
Interesting, I just found this link that has some great Moser type glass and they have some Bristol pieces listed under Moser, go figure!
http://www.atlantaantiquegallery.com/wsm/c-530_enameled_glass.html
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Damariscotta
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posted on October 17, 2005 10:13:58 AM new
Bristol glass.
In the antiques trade, Bristol glass is often used as a term describing English Victorian period enameled glass. Not necessarily made in Bristol (or even England).
The decoration can be anything from floral to to geometric, or combinations thereof, in response to decorating trends of the specific time period. I have owned pieces that had extravagant, lush florals, to pieces with minimal decoration.
The glass can be opaque (often white, blue, grey or tan) or translucent, and/or frosted (satin).
This piece seems to have the attributes of the 1870's-80's, with the Japanese aesthetic in the decor, very popular at that time.
All this being said, these vases were almost always in pairs, and value is dependent on size, and the quality and appeal of the decoration and colors.
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