Posted 10 years ago
Beswickie48
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This belonged to my late aunt, who inherited it from her mother, (my grandmother), it is an impressive piece and I would like to know more about it. All I know it was bought in the late 1920's early 1930's. Has anyone seen one of these before, if so, does anyone have any information.
It is made of glass, ruby red on white, there are areas where the red has either rubbed off. More details:
The Base:
Measures approximately: 7 and 3 quarters inches (19.2cm) and is 10 and a quarter inches (26cm) high (excluding post), the post measures 2 and a quarter inch (6cm). It weighs about 6 kg. The base is decorated with a criss/cross and is a hole in the middle of the base.
The Dish:
There is a hole in the centre which slides over the base post. The diameter of the scalloped dish is 15 and a quarter inches (40cm). There is damage on the dish, which has been historically glued back together and one of the scalloped edging. One piece has broken off and I was thinking of either re-gluing myself with super glue, but also not sure if this is the best option.
The Vase:
There is a recess at the bottom of the vase to allow the base post to rest and finally complete the glass display. The vase has a scalloped edging around the lip, and there is some damage to colouring of the ruby red. It weighs approximately 4kg, and is approximately 13 inches high (31cm).
Wow!!!!... Super piece of glass, I bet that really looks impressive in real life...it's gorgeous....:-)
Thanks Inky, It is fantastic, my aunt used to have oasis with silk flowers, and I was told my grandmother lay fruit on the dish. I think it is fabulous just as it is. :)
I agree!.. I don't think it needs any help, it's just so very beautiful on its owen...sorry I can't help you but! I'm sure someone will come along who can...it is certainly a quality piece of glass and made by one of the best...I'm sure.....:-)