Thursday, November 8, 2012

Thursday Show and Tell



Looking down at the top of the free-blown vase almost gives the appearance of flower petals. If you look closely, you can see how the glass loops over-lap in a irregular pattern.







I enjoy sharing the history of my show and tell pieces, but in this case, there is not much to tell. Being free-blown by the glass blower, it is a one of a kind vase.













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What I can share with you is the interesting term, Pontil Mark. Looking at the bottom of the vase, you see the pontil scar where the punty (glass blowing rod) was broken from the blown glass.


Placing the vase on it's side, over the white tiles, you can see the rich color of the cobalt blue. The vase measures about 10" tall.

 I cannot help wondering, what inspired the glass blower to make this unusual design....

Meggie Mac

17 comments:

  1. It's beauty needs no explantion!
    Jane x

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  2. Thanks Jane...It is so much fun to find something like this at a re-sale shop for just a few dollars.

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  3. How how pretty,,,I love Cobalt Blue and this one is so interesting. I like the idea of Thursday Show and Tell, something to think about and interesting too.

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    1. I remembered when my children were in grade school. We were always looking for something for them to bring, from home, for "Show and Tell". I thought it would work for the blog, too!

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  4. Its amazing and unique in shape but the color steals the show!

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    1. I just knew it would be a color that you would like!

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  5. No doubt the glass-blower was a creative soul like yourself!

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  6. What a gorgeous vase! I love the top and think about how it acts as a flower frog to separate the blooms. Beautiful color! Thanks for sharing this!!! Hugs, Linda

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    1. Hello Linda...I wonder if that was what the glass blower was thinking when he made the loops. It makes a perfect flower frog....

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  7. It's very pretty. I've never seen anything quite like it. Jx

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    1. Hi Jan.....neither have I. Even with a google search, I came up with nothing like it.

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  8. It's so unique and beautiful! Of course I love that lovely shade of blue, too!

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    1. I agree....cobalt blue is very eye-catching.

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  9. The unique shape and color make it a treasure. What a nice Show & Tell to share, XOXO

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    1. Thank you, Susan. I found this little item many years ago for just a few dollars.

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  10. It's delightful! My daughter loves art glass...she'd love this piece!

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