It may still be Minton. Factories didn’t always go by the book! id agree early nineteenth.
Beads are Czech and Rousselet did buy in, but so did many others. I’d put a UV on those greenish yellow ones.
If it’s a repro, it’s superbly done.
My dad was in the print trade. Blue is the worse for fade, but some reds do it badly too. That looks like fade.
The term would be maiolica if she’s Italian.
Yup, absolutely sixties. I remember those well.
Is that signature under the glaze?
It’s Fratelli Toso, as in the Brothers Toso. I suspect you’ll find some similar ones!
Your second one is definitely Strathearn, that yellow is also typical. First looks fratelli Toso I think. Magnum sized.
I think that’s Persian. @Any Jewelry ?
Many glass makers use the scavo technique, not just those based on the island of Murano. And no, it doesn’t have to be old, but good quality and...
Not mass market Chinese, certainly. It’s a good maker, wherever it’s from.
Scavo is a technique for emulating Roman ancient glass, Murano has many many makers. I think this is a modern piece.
Yup, and it’s an annoyingly familiar Thing.
Many years ago, my mama and I went and talked to someone at the V&A about what to use on tortoiseshell and they said olive oil. Gentle clean then...
It’s extremely high quality.
My first thought is something related to a handbag.
Hm. Grey enough. I think Georgian.
Might be Georgian, how grey is the glass? It’s a classic three ring shape.
My ancestors were Scottish, we got all over the place. Ginkgo symbolises endurance and resilience, very Scots. Campanula, bellflower is gratitude...
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