This is an extremely unusual combination of colours for Mdina, more usually known for their meditteranean inspired shades of blue and turquoise - this particular vase, however, is a vibrant purple glass (known as amethyst) with yellowy veins and vibrant blue running through with amethyst strapping to the outside. It's a fabulous piece in a tall cylindrical shape - again a rare shape for Mdina and although signed, which dates this to after Michael Harris left, it's still an early piece dating from the early 1970's. An absolute must-have for any Mdina collection. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 7.75in/20cm Rim 3.25in/8cm Weight 760g
CONDITION: In fantastic condition overall - there is a small original manufacturing flaw to the rim (looks like a tong mark) and a smooth feeling chip to the underside of the base next to the signature (can be seen in base close-up photograph).
This is a beautiful example of Mdina's 'textural' range of glass which went into production in the mid 1970s. In their trademark palette of meditteranean inspired shades of blue, turquoise and greeny/yellow - it's a fabulous piece in a tall cylindrical shape, a reasonably rare shape for Mdina. An absolute must-have for any Mdina collection. Unsigned. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 8in/20cm Weight 785g
CONDITION: In lovely original condition with no chips, cracks or fleabites.
This is A fantastic and relatively unusual large Mdina vase - again an early piece circa early 1970's. It is tall and has a lovely flared rim, is made from swirly clear, brown and orange glass with unusual flashes of pale blue glass (the base in particular) and has random strapping around the outside. It also bears an applied prunt stamped with an 'M'. This is an extremely decorative piece of retro glass and a must for the Mdina collector. Unsigned with a flat polished base. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 8in/20cm Rim 6in/15.5cm Weight 1318g
CONDITION: Fantastic original condition - no chips or fleabites - it does have a small crack to the flared part of rim which cannot be felt by touch on either side and is barely noticeable - however I have photographed it much magnified (see all photographs).
This is a lovely piece of Mdina dating from the 1970s or 1980s in an attractive globe shape with a button rim and still bearing it's original paper label (plastic labels came into use in the 1990s so it's not recent production). This particular pattern is called 'Earthtones' for obvious reasons. Unsigned. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 3.25in/8.5cm Weight 340g
CONDITION: Fantastic original condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites.
We particularly love this type of dark brown tortoiseshell glass from Mdina - it's so rich and deep with the swirly veined effect in a rich palette of colours it looks amazing on display. In a tall cylindrical shape - the glass is thick and heavy and it has a flat polished base (unsigned) and dates to around 1970 whilst Michael Harris was still there before he left to set up the Isle of Wight Glassworks. This is an impressive piece of early Mdina. Please see all photographs for alternative views and close-ups.
SIZE: Height 7.25in/18cm Rim 4.5in/11cm Weight 1182g
CONDITION: Fabulous original condition - no chips, cracks or fleabites.
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