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Michael Harris (1933-1994) had a varied and illustrious career in glass. His work is quite rightly highly collectable today with a 'Michael Harris' signed piece being considered the 'holy grail' for collectors of his work. Originally an RCA tutor, it is little known that Michael Harris designed the Calypto range of slump moulded, printed fiestaware for Chance Glass based on Eucalpytus leaves and flowers (and other Chance designs also believed to be his work).

In 1969, together with his wife Elizabeth, he set up Mdina glass on the island of Malta - the colours and textures of the glass produced by them there said to have been inspired by the glorious colours of the Maltese coastline and landscape. Michael and Elizabeth left Malta in 1972 and set up the famous Isle of Wight Studio in 1973 (where to this day his widow and sons continue the tradition of producing the glorious handmade glass synonymous with the Isle of Wight). In 1989 Michael and his wife set up Gozo Glass on Gozo, sister island to Malta, as a retirement project, it is now under the ownership of the Harris’ original founding partner and continues to produce top quality and highly collected glass today.

For a copy of the only book available on the subject make sure you visit www.MarkHillPublishing.com and buy a copy of 'Michael Harris: Mdina Glass & Isle of Wight Studio Glass' direct from the author Mark Hill. It's a superb new reference and essential reading for collectors - I really can't recommend this book enough! Mark is also happy to sign and dedicate copies if wanted, just ask.

It is our intention to offer our customers a wide and varied selection of Michael Harris designed glass - whether from Mdina, Isle of Wight or Gozo glass studios.

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c: 1972 Mdina (Malta) Rare Amethyst Strapped Cylindrical Vase, Signed

Item code: MDINA-AMETHYST
c: 1972 Mdina (Malta) Rare Amethyst Strapped Cylindrical Vase, Signed
£60.00

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).


c: 1975 Mdina (Malta) Cylindrical 'Textural' Vase

Item code: MDINA-BLUETEXT
c: 1975 Mdina (Malta) Cylindrical 'Textural' Vase
£50.00

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.


c: 1970's Mdina (Malta) Brown/Orange Swirly Vase with Random Strapping and Applied Prunt

Item code: MDINA-BR-PRUNT
c: 1970's Mdina (Malta) Brown/Orange Swirly Vase with Random Strapping and Applied Prunt
£55.00

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).


1970s/1980s Mdina (Malta) 'Earthtones' Globe Vase with Original Paper Label

Item code: MDINA-EARTHTONE
1970s/1980s Mdina (Malta) 'Earthtones' Globe Vase with Original Paper Label
£40.00

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.


Mdina (Malta) Tortoiseshell Cylindrical Glass Vase

Item code: MDINA-TORT1A
Mdina (Malta) Tortoiseshell Cylindrical Glass Vase
£65.00

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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