Featured Glassies,could it be ???

Hi all. Found this in hoodwill today and I almost plotzed. Just recently we had a thread about Roman glass and I said how much Id love a piece.Is it too much to hope I actually found one??? Its about 6 inches high,3 wide .Is it a more modern souvenir,or some other country ? Any input is always appreciated. If its just meh,Im only out .67 cents !

 

No idea whether Roman Glass, finger's crossed for you!

 

Ditto what Lucile said.

 

That other thread had a video clip that said the iridescence on old glass is very fragile and tends to flake off. If the iridescence is on there solidly, that's a sign of a fake.

 

I know mine are not fake and yes every time they are handled some small flakes would be on my hand.

 

Something seems to come off easily when I rub it. Wether thats iridescence or dust I dont know!

 

Dunno about Roman, at all...but I sure like it!
Very nice haul fer th' price...Thanks!

 

If not real Roman it's a nice copy. Like I'm some kind of expert (yeah, right) If nothing else it'll work as a place holder until the real thing turns up.

 

I think that's right. As in Roman. Ointment or the equivalent of kohl.

 

I did find one example online of that pinched(?) sides .I scraped the bottom with my thumbnail and it came right off to the glass underneath. I am thrilled it *might* be real ! Thank you all for the input!

 

Johnny-I know that yr as 'frugal' as me,but where did ChillSwill come up w/ the odd price of 67 cents ? There must've been a discount factored in perhaps.
PS-Congrats-a beauty !

 

Is there an acknowledged expert on glass age & provenance where you could send this stuff to have it dated.Most museums don't have the time or budget-unless it's a donation !

 

.99 cents at 40% off.

 

Gotta love Senior Day. Mine alas only offers a huge (heh) 10%, i.e. they essentially cover the sales tax.

 

The 2 non Goodwills we go to offer 40-50%,the kids bring Granny & it's a riot !

 

Woo hoo! What an exciting find!
I'm very happy for you @johnnycb09 !!

 

Thank you !