Large vintage Maltese Mdina Art Glass Fish Axe Head Vase M Harris design C. 1980

A large vintage Maltese Mdina Art Glass Fish Axe Head Vase Michael Harris design C. A large hand blown Maltese Mdina Axe Head / Fish Vase with trailing blues and greens of good strong colour- Michael Harris design signed Mdina and dated 1980. Good Condition - top with rough finish and faults within the glass all from manufacture and mentioned for accuracy and usual to find. 9 inches (23cm) height X 9 inches (23cm) width X 2.5 inches (6cm) depth approx. The Mdina Glass factory was founded in Malta in 1968 by Michael Harris (1933 94), an ex- RCA tutor, who was inspired by the scenery on the island, and the colours used in the glass reflect the sun, sea and sand of the landscape.

Due to the political situation, he left in 1972 and set up the Isle of Wight Glass factory. Since 1981 the Mdina factory has been run by Joseph Said, one of the original apprentices, and is still producing high-quality glass.

The pieces from the early years are highly desirable, particularly those signed by Michael Harris himself. The item "Large vintage Maltese Mdina Art Glass Fish Axe Head Vase M Harris design C. 1980" is in sale since Monday, November 23, 2020.

This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Maltese". The seller is "savergreen" and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Axe Head Vase: Michael Harris
Colour: Blue
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Object Type: Vase
Features: Signed
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Type of Glass: Art Glass
Subject/Theme: Fish
Brand: Mdina Glass