Posted 10 years ago
racer4four
(620 items)
These vases both have the "OREAD" sticker that does nothing except confirm they came from the same distributor.
I have never been able to absolutely confirm that all Oread glass was made in Japan but I am almost sure that it was. I believe that Oread was actually an import company that contracted Japanese glass companies, because despite their apparent similarities these vases appeared to have been made in different factories.
They are both moulded and then hot pulled but the bases are totally different. The yellow and red vase has quite distinct mould lines and a moulded and roughly ground base lip, more like Yamaguchi Glass. The red vase is clear cased and is actually better moulded. The base has been flat and then concave ground, much like a vase from Soga or Sanyu.
I have seen other Oread products(all very Japanese looking) and there does seem to be a wide variety of styles, which leads me to believe that the name is that of a distributor/importer.
Another one for more research. I have noticed in all my research to date that Oread remains unidentified by others.
Thanks Kevin!
Hi Karen, love the colour! If you remove the stickers there is no way I would say they are from the same factory, it does seem more likely "OREAD" is a distributor or vendor, but I have been wrong before (just ask my wife).
They are beautiful.
That's very interesting what you wrote about stickers and distributors...my father in law who now lives in London but was born in Hungary said something similar to me a while back that he was in a very high end antiques shop in Kensington high street, there are tons there so no chance of identifying...anyhow he had a huge argument with the shop seller about a piece of glass that had a label on it that said Czech glass...he had the same item at home that he had bought from the factory that actually made it which was near where he lived just out of Budapest...anyhow he ended up buying the item, it was an animal I think and took it home and same. So not only was it agents changing factories but they bend the rules on countries too...
My fatherinlaw said it probably happens because of trade laws with Hungary. As back then you had to seek permission or some such to remove anything artistic, he was unsure...he's been victim himself in his own life and career as he was a very famous musician but not allowed to have royalties or something because of the Communist rule..
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I know what youre saying is about factories. Maybe they did this to be lazy with paperwork or was it better to call it one factory than another to maybe make more money? Very fascinating. Is this the reason why everyone is cautious in calling glass as made by a particular factory? Was the common?
Speaking of which I'm very excited. I'm commissioning some work by one of Hungary's best independent glass designers and makers for my husband to recognise his heritage for our wedding anniversary...and getting a few other bits and bobs...very excited..
The vases that you have here are beautiful. They look a little like Amberina style and the one on the right like the style imperial make...just so beautiful....how old do you think they might be? Anne
I hope your research pays off soon....
Anne that is really interesting about Hungary. I don't think that Australians have much of an idea about the extent of control that existed (still exists) in some countries, and the suffering people have endured. The idea of a special gift for your husband sounds exciting and wonderful - looking forward to seeing it and hearing about your commission of it one day!
I know that stickers on a lot of Japanese glass is the name of the importer not the factory - and on some Japanese porcelain. There is very little info about Japanese glass producers, and although I have identified the main players there is possibly many more.
I have seen glass from Italy and Sweden with stickers the same as glass from Japan, so clearly that was an importer's name. Erica is one name that comes to mind, but Mikasa are still contacting producers world wide for their goods. The same is happening now with Chinese glass.
Mostly Euro, US and US glass if stickered or signed, is true to the factory.
Thanks for your great comments! My research is limited (I have no Japanese) but continuing.
These vases are likely from the 60s maybe 70s.
William in real life these are definitely very different. And yeah - very colourful !
Tell your wife you must be right sometimes - after all you picked her! (might work?)
Those are amazing :)..... They glow like the fire they came from !
Thanks my mate Mike!
I have two similar vases that are blue and clear. They look just like your first picture on the left. Can you tell me if these are valuable?
Hi FriendofV!
I'm sorry to tell you this but Japanese glass is not yet worth a lot!
Appreciation of it is growing as it ages and some pieces are worth upward of $A100, but generally these pressed glass pieces remain around the $A20-$40 mark.
Out of interest do they have any stickers?
Even if not, post them for us (particularly me) to see. Please?!
Hi Racer4, my stickers look just like yours and my vases are a set. I am good with the $20-$40 range. I either paid $1 or $2 for both pieces...:0) How to I post a picture here?
Hi they are like the ones I ave Karen arnt they :)
Yes you are right Lise!
You have a red one with no sticker that has to be Oread! Good spotting!
I have a beautiful vase with a sticker on the bottom....’Walls Reg U.S. Pat. Off. Made in Japan’. Mine is a red/orange/green color. I wish there was a way to post a pic to show you. I also am wondering value???
There were many distributors for Japanese glass artbydesign and Walls was one. It doesn’t help with identifying maker necessarily.
These vases are not very valuable .
You will need to create your own post to show a photo.
Thanks six-o-one, glad you
Ike them.
They do glow!