Mdina (Malta)

Nice Mdina Vase with 4 flattend sides, not cut. Some fantastic colouring in this one.

Here is a piece with both a etched signature and a paper label:

Hi guys, can anyone tell me how this sort of decoration is called? It look like it is clear glass cased in a few layers of dark ruby red glass with lustre finish. 3 1/2'' tall and 4 3/8'' in diameter.

Looks acid etched.

It can well be Naomi, but the surface is very smooth, acid etched is usually quite rough. I can also clearly see the different layers of glass as well.

Could it be the "graal" technique?

My understanding of the graal technique is the glass is engraved then covered with a thin layer of clear glass. The photos are a bit dark so I can't see if there's a surface layer.
I thought etched because there appear to be layers or steps around the edges of the raised areas indicating several episodes of etching until the glass craftsman got down to the required level . The surface doesn't have to be rough.

Thanks Naomi, I will investigate further.

I have posted these together as I am fairly certain...they are the same maker...if I am proved wrong I'm sure we can separate them 

Hi all...is this a "fish" vase or "amphora"....labelled and signed...also has 88-122 on base...and 07 next to mdina...guessing 07 is date

its cracked at bottom ..is that normal ?





Sorry its fuzzy

Yes, deffo Mdina!!

Stands about a foot high and is signed...any idea of date and design...Here's Hoping

I believe it's from The Earth Range designed by Michael Harris in 1972. So a 70s date, I assume.

Thanks Naomi....that was my guess  

Stoppered bottle vase :)

Why do some pieces have  the Maltese Cross and some not ?? Do we think this is 70's

Hi

I saw this and thought ay ay IOW, then I saw the base and thought maybe Mdina and now I'm thinking maybe even a modern import. the rim is irregular with a bulge and the base is flat cut but with a rough indented broken pontil mark. Any thoughts?

Mdina, but possibly pre-IOW. from the Earth range, i think

Cool thanks

Mdina and Earthtones is spot on, with this shape mid to late 1970s would be my bet.

John

Mdina vase. Earthtones style but with the addition of a blue band.

Hi
Have just found this. Not the most exciting colourway ! It came with a stopper but not convinced its right.

Vase part has white 'swirls' and is overlaid with clear strapping. The stopper has a pale blue appearance hence the idea that it doesn't belong.

Signed MDINA but the label is worn and can only identify the words VALLETTA- MALTA. I would like to be able to date it

   

 

Thanks

Does no one recognise either the pattern or label??

Hi

Just wondered if anyone could confirm this one for me, no signature or markers? What's the shape called? I know it has a name but I am having a memory fail!

Thanks