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Posted 3 months ago
AmberRose
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I found this little vase this week. The fish is quite full of the dickens, the glass seems Scandinavian BUT I cannot read this signature. Any deciphering help would be appreciated. We are having a pool at the house for everyone's guesses, and I promised I wouldn't taint the proceedings.
Thank you!!!
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Wow that link looks so similar. Thanks!
What about this works for you Eye? I like how bright the glass is...
Going for genius here Eye: et voila
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Strombergshyttan-Signed-Small-Clear-Vase-with-Fish-/290870005217?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b9340de1
STUNNING , MY WAS LIKE THAT TOO , AND vetraio50 solved it for me 2years ago on here it was my second posting on cw:) the ashtray:)
yes eye4beauty:) it was a year ago im sorry my mistake , but read the conversation
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/30092-strombergshyttan-crystal-ashtray--swede
Eye4, see you totally know your stuff. Happy to gift this to you, you obviously love it.
It is super thick and heavy plus it really glows...if you know what I mean.
I can send it to the same way as last time, unless you feel more comfortable in another way...
I should be eating something delightful now...dang it!!!
Dude, you know I love giving things to people who are in love with a piece. It is meant for you. I enjoy the love connection. I don't have that connection. It is easy and delightful for me to give to you.
Well it is never too late to learn and grow. Life is a journey. You have learned many things, that lead you to this point and expression in life. When I was 12, my Mom converted the family to Buddhism. It didn't match with the Irish community we lived in, we grew, we learned and now I blend both for my kiddos. I like realizing how everything happens the way it should. Look how many friends you have met, created. Would that have happened before? Maybe, but maybe the people you should meet, wouldn't be ready for you. Matrix of friendship and love.
That is so nice Eye4. I am on the super hunt for Kokeshi Dolls. You can see a few of my finds in my history. If you could keep an eye out and pick up for me that would be wonderful. We are transitioning around our house and I am not sure what is in or out glass wise. Oh don't pay more than 5 bucks!
DANG IT! Everytime I think, "cool" I know what this is as soon as I saw the signature, I read down and the puzzle is alreadu solved...Haha! I think its a beauty, the tail on this reminds me of the pottery fish I sent you, doesnt it. I was hoping you would have posted that, boohoo...:) I thought he was really adorable. If you werent really thrilled with it, I can send you something else that would better suit your taste AmberRose....
AmberRose, I just had to chuckle when I saw the title to your post. "How confusing is your signature" Look at the little Orrefors vase similar in shape to this one. try to decifer the signature on that one. I think I have you beat by a mile on this one gal. Hahaha
I do need to post that fish!!! I love him and he is sitting (swimming) right next to our fish tank.
Apparently I am amusing you today ; ))
Are you kidding me, You amuse me most times. You are so witty and smart with your purchases. I am almost always getting a laugh when I read the post and comments you have left on my postings. I think you are a HOOT! Sean can be quite Hilarious too, him and I talk on a pretty regular basis now. In fact spent and hour with him on the phone at 1am this morning. I will email you my # when I get back from the grocery store with my daughter. thanks for all the laughs!
Some say Hoot other say smart ass ; ))
Another beaut !! And that's smart ass in a good way of course !
Hi, I think this vase is of Asta Stromberg design, maybe Gerda Stromberg? It looks not like a Nylund vase in my eyes. Gerda Stromberg have several models in similar shapes, an Asta renewed them from late 1940s. If it's model B882 (like in one of the links above), I think it's Asta and late 1950s. Gerda Strombergs models end about B420-B430, and Nylund vases have not so traditional shapes but more curved and bold shapes. The engraving pattern must be drawed by Gerda Stromberg. I don't find the exactly similar fish pattern, but mostly similar fishes you can find between engraving numbers C 284 and C385. I have a catalog from early 1940's and there is only engravings by Gerda Stromberg. Numbers ends there with C315. I know also that Nylunds engravings begins about number C450, you can se that on the style of the patterns/motives, and also on a vase that my father attributed as the first model and engraving pattern Nylund did for Strombergshyttan, model B601 engraving pattern C454 (a clearly thinner vase than Asta Strombergs models and with typical Nylund motif consisting of two African giraffes). I don,t think Asta drawed engraving patterns before late 1940s and I think this must be from early 1940s.
Edit: ...this must be from not later than early 1940s, maybe 1930s?
Such a pity I was out on a trip... I would have been the first to scream "It's an amazing Strömbergshyttan vase!!!" :)
Austria, how was your trip?
Great, the opening was big fun and we had a great time with my and his friends... and there was a delicious huge paella for 14!!!
The only bad thing about it... when you go to one of the sunniest cities in Spain you don't expect to have rain almost everyday and get a cold! :)