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konniem56

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a vase that looks like a big cup
« on: July 30, 2012, 11:10:27 pm »
I have a vase that I would like to know more about>  I can't seem to find out anything about it  can someone help me?[/img]

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Re: a vase that looks like a big cup
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2012, 05:39:20 am »
Looks like German?
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Re: a vase that looks like a big cup
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2012, 08:43:35 am »
Looks like a very modern import from the style !!

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Re: a vase that looks like a big cup
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2012, 10:17:31 am »
yes it does but I can't find anything like it or the other word underneath I can't really read it  right I dont think

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Re: a vase that looks like a big cup
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2012, 10:51:43 am »
Looks like German?
I believe it is an Italian vase from 1960s worth £10-£15 regards Martin
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Re: a vase that looks like a big cup
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2012, 10:56:46 am »
Can you give more info as to how you can tell so we can all learn ?? The lettering does not appear to be italian !!

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Re: a vase that looks like a big cup
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2012, 11:05:18 am »
The top word appears to be "handgemacht," which is German for handmade.
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