Featured For all the glass people..would like your help please

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by bobsyouruncle, Sep 29, 2018.

  1. bobsyouruncle

    bobsyouruncle Well-Known Member

    Hi again...I've had this piece since the 80's but have never been able to know exactly what it is. Very heavy with a thick base that shows wear. 9-10 inches high.
    I do love the colours but not even sure how to describe ? tortoise . Thanks IMG_0541.JPG IMG_0544.JPG IMG_0545.JPG
     
  2. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    It looks a lot like Mirano glass in the "splatter pattern" .. that's only a guess because I have a lovely big jar that looks like it ... Joy.
     
  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I think this is called tortoise glass . I suspect it was new when you bought it. I remember a lot of this stuff in the 80s.
     
  4. bobsyouruncle

    bobsyouruncle Well-Known Member

    Thank you both..appreciate your input!
     
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Correct.
    And if I remember correctly, it was from Italy. But double check that.
     
    judy, bobsyouruncle and i need help like this.
  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Not tortoise, but tortoiseSHELL glass. Many companies made similar, including Mdina. That shape is more typical of Polish glass as is the clear handle. There was indeed a lot of this in the 80s - lots of faux costume jewellery, too.
     
  7. bobsyouruncle

    bobsyouruncle Well-Known Member

    This is a wonderful place and I thank you all for your kind help and direction. This was a garage sale find in the 80's ...but did appear to have well worn base at that time so may be a little earlier. Thanks again.
     
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