Featured Black amethyst vase Help dating by the marks on bottom

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  1. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

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    There is so much I have to learn about glassware I was thinking this is older and that it could be dated by the marks on the bottom I've tried looking things up and could not figure anything out Also, what do I call the shape of this? It's roughly 7" tall I hope the pics are good as I have to resize and crop them to get them on here Thank you for any help

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    gauntlettgems, Jan 18, 2018
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    pics are fine...though the last one's...a little small !! :playful::playful:

    those are some strange marks......good fun for the Glassies to have a go at !!
     
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  3. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    I have not found a thing on it!
     
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  4. Cherryhill

    Cherryhill Well-Known Member

    I do not believe the marks have any relationship to the date of production. It may have been blown in a non-commercial mold, with patches or plugs on the bottom.
    The decoration that we can see looks interesting, it would be nice to be able to see it completely. I know, it's hard to photograph!
     
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  5. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

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    It is plain
     
    gauntlettgems, Jan 19, 2018
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  6. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    I posted a big pic but the vase is plain...
     
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  7. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

    Try searching for mirror black vases. The marks are probably left from a pedastal to keep the vase from touching the ground as it dries.
     
    Ratsy Brown, Jan 19, 2018
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  8. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    I've never heard of that, thank you
     
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  9. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

    Is it definitely glass? From the pics it looks more like porcelain/stoneware but it could just be the reflection.
     
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  10. gauntlettgems

    gauntlettgems Well-Known Member

    It glows a beautiful purple when a strong light is placed against it. Black amethyst for sure!
     
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