BTW.....I'm getting more of a European vibe then Japanese.
Looks to me like they might be characters of some sort of doll theater. The characters would slide in or out on metal rods. (thus the track...
If it helps any, the flowers look like Clematis to me. Possibly Cosmos too
Weren't winged lions called Griffens?
SIS.....I remember when all the repros of the depression era glass pins were all the rage. Most had a screw on top on one end. I would think if...
After doing some google searching.....I found 2 that are somewhat like mine.....both date them to the 1850-1890 period and call them RARE. Seems...
I've had this about 20 years now, and I use it whenever necessary. I bought it at a Flea Market for $5. I saw an article about valuable old...
I don't know anymore about it then what I found on the sites I linked to. I would think the collectors site would be more accurate then Ruby...
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/172711-blenko-vase?in=440
Found this. Looks good to me. It says it's Blenko Vase #875...
My first thought would be Blenko. but that's just a guess
Looks like a taper candle holder. the flare on top is to prevent the wax from dripping onto your tablecloth or table
Traditionally Neodymium glass goes from Purple to Blue. I don't think I would call them Neodymium. I don't know what is sparking the color change...
I did find an auction for a set of Baccarat Special order pieces......but sadly, they don't mention or show the mark....
I can't find anyplace that mentions the word SPECIAL added to a baccarat mark. I wonder if it might not be the way they marked a "Special Order"...
doesn't look like Lapis to me. Look at Sodalite .
IMHO new
looks like a Griffen to me
stunning! Love them both!
I'm leaning toward it being Czechoslovakian.
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