GLASSIES - STRANGE SITUATION - SIGNATURE ATTRIBUTED TO TWO STUDIOS

[wessleysbest]

I would like to list this pair of 3-3/4" iridescent amethyst, carnival glass tumblers.  Each is signed.  I did my due diligence and see this signature and design attributed to both Richard Eickholt and Esteban Prieto.  With no desire to misrepresent these I am hoping somebody here can help me.  Thank you!

[millcovetreasures]

It looks more like it should read Eickholt but it doesn't look like the signatures that I'm familiar with. This is from one of my own pieces.  His signature is usually neater.

[millcovetreasures]

One explanation could be that he had assistants signing pieces for him.

[wessleysbest]

Thank you both.    The sample Eickholt signature you show above is much neater than the signature on mine.  Crazy that both have the exact same "snake" design.  I can't find any online info that shows Prieto working for Eickholt.  Hmmmm.