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george hart

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Mantle Vases Brought here on ship
« on: June 14, 2011, 06:24:17 pm »
These were brought from England by Great Grandparents.were comtained in a barrel of rice to protect. Vases ended up at home in Nebraska, then Ca. no modifications, chips or cracks. I'v looked and looked and seen nothing like this at all to fhe best of my ability.  the vases are 12.5 in tall base dia is 4.5 in. thickness of base is 1/2 in. widest pt. is 5 in. inside throat is 4 3/4in. vases are very light weight wise. no markings on bottom. frosted glass is translucent.     Any input at all will be appreciated greatly.
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« Last Edit: June 20, 2011, 05:12:17 pm by george hart »

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Re: Mantle Vases Brought here on ship
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2011, 07:10:36 pm »
Welcome to the forum George. Any idea of an approximate year they came over?  Pics of bottom and inside would be good too.  Did you notice any marks on the bottom of the vases? Measurements and weight (light or heavy to handle?)

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Re: Mantle Vases Brought here on ship
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2011, 08:18:36 pm »
These were brought from England by Great Grandparents.were comtained in a barrel of rice to protect.No markings on bottom except for partial swirls and a separation point. Glass is frosted not  heavy weight wise and is translucent no modifications, chips or cracks. I'v checked around and seen nothing like this at all. To fhe best of my ability. Any input at all will be appreciated greatly.
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« Last Edit: June 14, 2011, 08:48:22 pm by george hart »

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Re: Mantle Vases Brought here on ship
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2011, 12:32:05 am »
Are they glass?
And I second Sapphire's request for pic of base.

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Re: Mantle Vases Brought here on ship
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2011, 04:54:33 pm »
I was wondering the composition myself!  Look forward to seeing more pics!
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