Brian Lehman would be an Alberta appraiser to not call. There was even a thread or two on here about it. He performs estate sales as well, and I recognize the signs they post and don't attend. Everything is drastically overpriced at them, but city folk don't seem to care so it continues.
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I collect fine china and have some vases as well. If you take enough time and search Google as well as do some leg work on E-bay you can find all kinds of information. It takes time and patience. I collect Japanese Moriage vases so similar in concept as yours but in a collectors world day and night differences in values and styles. You have an advantage in that you have printing on the bottom of the vase while pre-1900 Japanese works are generally blank and most are one of a kind.
I will tell you that Condition is EVERYTHING when it comes to porcelain or china etc. Even the smallest crack, chip or missing pieces have a dramatic effect on price. If your piece is mint or excellent find a way to protect it!
Check out the Ruby Lane website and then back track through some of the dealers and sellers. On E-bay don't just look at what is listed go back through the sellers own store when they list it. Sometimes you find a hidden gem and sometimes just junk and ocassionally a link to continue your search.
Good Luck!
I collect fine china and have some vases as well. If you take enough time and search Google as well as do some leg work on E-bay you can find all kinds of information. It takes time and patience. I collect Japanese Moriage vases so similar in concept as yours but in a collectors world day and night differences in values and styles. You have an advantage in that you have printing on the bottom of the vase while pre-1900 Japanese works are generally blank and most are one of a kind.
I will tell you that Condition is EVERYTHING when it comes to porcelain or china etc. Even the smallest crack, chip or missing pieces have a dramatic effect on price. If your piece is mint or excellent find a way to protect it!
Check out the Ruby Lane website and then back track through some of the dealers and sellers. On E-bay don't just look at what is listed go back through the sellers own store when they list it. Sometimes you find a hidden gem and sometimes just junk and ocassionally a link to continue your search.
Good Luck!
Keep Your Powder Dry,
Dave.
Yes thanks--I have been looking on the net for some answers--this glass maker has hardly any information--I have even translated the pages that are in Czech. I did find some similar vases, but they don't have any info as to what year they came from.
I am continuing my search......
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