Posted 8 years ago
racer4four
(586 items)
I acquired these figures from Japan and they remain a puzzle to me.
I don't know who made them but what I know is there is a sticker on them (difficult to see, on the bottom of the woman's skirt) that says Verre Marcer. I think in French that means glass walk.
I have found another pair online, complete with the woman holding her hat, which mine has lost. The owner had no idea of origin.
The way this pair is made is very Japanese I think. The glass colour is the first clue for me although of course that's not provable without a spectrophotometer (yeah, look it up!).
The way the woman has been cased to make her skirt green, the way her arms have been made and attached, her bow and hair; all say Japan to me.
When I look at the man the base is my indicator with the petal worked shape and a concave ground base.
They have a very Marti Glass feel and even the use of French is a Japanese style of thing.
I think they are Japanese in origin but maybe I'm dreaming!
UPDATE: I have now determined that these were made by Multi/Marti Glass
They're both so very unique. I've never seen anything like these, until now. I love these!
Verre Marcer ??? Marcher ??? Marché ???
Not sure .... Can you check?
Thanks Scott. Happy to hear your happy voice!
I got the youngest eyes in the house to check and it is Verre Marcen not Verre Marcer.
Any ideas Vet?
Gosh Karen, how interesting and curious are these!!!! Have never seen anything like this before either!!
They are both distinctive and very attractive.....you look at them again and again. Some of the glass you've posted have had labels in English......may be these were destined for Francophone countries.
So different from others and so French.They resemble characters in impressionists'
paintings
love the mr&mrs.!!
Thanks Judy! They are amusing.
Peggy I have noticed that at times the Japanese put a French sounding label on their glass but I don't know if it was for export or just beingwanky. Glad you like these!
Ivonne they are certainly highly styled. Thanks!
Thanks Sean. Mr and Mrs Verre.
your very welcome Karen!! :)
The simpleness of the clothes and lack of facial features reminds me of early 1930s Murano figural pieces - although obviously they're not that old. Very unique and interesting pair Karen!
Thanks for the comment Rick and the info about the earlier Murano.
I may never know where this was made, much like lots of my glass, so will enjoy them as UIs (unidentifieds).
lol.....'beingwanky' We have journalists who insert two words of French into their work, thinking to impress, but now I have the correct term for it!!!
Really love these beauties!!
Thanks OGF - they make me smile and hope they brightened your day!
Of course, you know I love these too. I want to know where or what vase are you putting them by?
Thanks Sue.
They are on a windowsill with glass animals around them - a farm maybe?
Love, love, love these two pieces!