If my grandfather didn't use the vase with the nails to mess with me I would of never taken notice to it. The real amazing part is that someone like me who knows so little about antiques and collectibles would be able to tell you why nails would be sealed in your vase. Also pretty good timing when I joined the forum. lol
Right, that's exactly what I was thinking! What are the chances? At first I was skeptical...thinkin
g either it was a totally different glass maker or maybe even you were messing with me (no offense, but you know, you were a newer member and the forum is anonymous basically and all that...sorry! It's only because I've been accused of being too gullable in the past!)
But now I'm starting to come around and get really excited!
I remember the glass designers first name and I'm pretty certain I found the right person. He was the only glass designer I could find from the area that did design work for Fenton around the time my grandfather got the vase. I think I better wait until I get a response confirming it was him before I put his name out there on a forum. I don't believe he had anything to do with the vase that was given to him. I think that was just an extra thank you from the owners and I think they were also making room for renovations or something like that.
Oh, okay, I totally understand! If you do get in touch with him, could you ask him which of the Fentons gave him the vase, and what they told him about it? Yay!
My grandfather passed away in the mid 90's. I don't remember the coloring that good but I think it was pretty close to your vase. My grandmother passed away also so I don't know who has it now. If it didn't get sold or broken its still in the family and wont be too hard to track down.
I'll make sure I find out anything I can about it for you.
I am sorry to hear about your grandparents' passing. Thank you for being willing to contact the glass designer friend! The reason I asked if the vase was still in your grandfather's possession is because I'm wondering if I may have the one your grandfather once had (that would be entirely amazing), or if there were multiple ones produced. Your grandparents didn't live in PA, did they? Then again, it could have changed hands multiple times...