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Q. Help with origin and dating of core-formed vessel

I'm hoping either you're the right person for this, or you can forward
this email to the right person who has deep expertise in historical
glass.

I've been asked to repair the attached core-formed vessel. Having
seen pieces like this in museums, I was interested in seeing if there
was
more information I could learn about this piece which appears ancient
and perhaps valuable. The owner knows little about it.

Any thoughts on its origin, age, rarity, value? I was planning on

carefully using hxtal to repair it but if it's worth a great deal or
is historically significant I would refer the owner to a professional
restorer.

Thoughts? Thanks.

Last Updated: Feb 09, 2017 Views: 37

You can send your digital images and any information on the piece itself to our curatorial department for assistance with identification. You can contact them through their online form (http://www.cmog.org/glass-questions).

There is a wealth of information on conservation of glass (including repair, adhesives, etc.) in the book by our glass conservator, Steve Koob. I am attaching the glass conservation bibliography so you can see details on his book and others regarding glass conservation.

Please let me know if you need further information!

Best,