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    Posted 8 years ago

    Michelleb007
    (256 items)

    This is a post about a vase that is often attributed as being old and Bohemian, but it is not. I have wanted to document some information about these vases for a long while, so there is a clear understanding of who actually made these vases. I think it needs to be said, since over the years, I have come across them in all sorts of auctions for them, listed as antique Bohemian vases, often described as being of the arts and crafts era, and with some serious accompanying price tags! Even on a few glass forums, people sometimes confuse these with work by Kralik or other Bohemian makers.

    Anyway, I believe that one source of the misattribution of these vases is due to an auction from March 2005 by a well known auction house, where a green form of this vase is described as Loetz and was estimated to sell for $250-$350. “Loetz vase, molded green glass with purple iridescence, applied copper band, unmarked, 7”h, one rivet missing”. I also think that the distressed metal handles, the caged style of the vase, and the iridescence of the glass also contribute to the idea that these are old.

    So, who actually made it? These vases were made by the Silvesteri company, and handblown in Taiwan. I believe they were made in the 1990’s. As you can see from the images above, I have seen vases with both the tie-on labels and with stickers on the bottom. There is another version of this vase by Silvestri that is very similar in style, but taller and narrower. I hope this helps someone with a correct ID in the future. Maybe it will help out an auction house or two as well! ;)

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    Comments

    1. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Hi oldbodie, I am glad it doesn't look right to you - you have a good eye! I think that most experienced collectors here would also know the difference, but I am concerned about some newer collectors who may not be sure about it.
      I don't think sellers are honestly trying to take advantage of anyone - I think they find the vases without labels, don't know who made it, and give it their best guess. I usually let a seller know who actually made it, and they thank me for the information and change the listing.
    2. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      You are right - there are a lot of reproductions being sold out there! Buyers have to be very careful about that kind of thing...
    3. philmac51 philmac51, 8 years ago
      Thank you Michelle, we need more of these exposés
    4. kivatinitz kivatinitz, 8 years ago
      thanks for this information
    5. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Phil & kivatinitz, my pleasure! :)
    6. ozmarty ozmarty, 8 years ago
      Thank you for presenting this . others may not fall into the trap ...
    7. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Happy to do it, Marty! :)
    8. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      By the way, I just came across this vase currently being sold on Ebay as Murano! :)
    9. inky inky, 8 years ago
      Great! post Michelle, I often come across these vases being sold as Murano or Bohemian..:-)
    10. Michelleb007 Michelleb007, 8 years ago
      Thank you, inky! :)

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