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kwhootchi4bb0 · ‎06-09-2018

I need some assistance in identifying the foil label on a lead crystal sphere. I have attached pictures. Thank you for your input.

maxine*j · ‎06-09-2018

This seller identifies the label as that of Imperial Crystal Works:

https://picclick.com/Imperial-Crystal-Bell-Hand-Made-in-West-Germany-252062344649.html

So you may want to search further. to verify that.

You know it was made between 1949 and 1990, with "West Germany" on the label.

It seems to have a ribbon hanger, so if it's light enough (hollow), it's perhaps a Christmas tree ornament.

kwhootchi4bb0 · ‎06-09-2018

Thank you for the information. I researched Imperial Glass; although the foil label is similar it is not a match. The letter M in the circle of laurel leaves is not showing up anywhere in my research.

maxine*j · ‎06-09-2018

OK. Evidently the other seller had it wrong, which is why you did the right thing to double-check.

I hope someone comes along who can help. If you don't get help here, you might also try on the eBay Pottery, Glass, and Procelain Board. Here's the link to that forum:

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Pottery-Glass-Porcelain/bd-p/275

maxine*j · ‎06-10-2018

I'm out of my area here, so this may be a laughable suggestion, but: Is it possible it's Noritake? I found that Noritake did have lead crystal made in West Germany. The Noritake mark is an M within a wreath. I not find any Noritake glassware labels that look like yours, but it did make me wonder. Just a thought, if you're run out of other ideas to explore.

kwhootchi4bb0 · ‎06-10-2018

Thank you again for your assistance. I have gone buggy eyed researching marks on google. I did look into Noritake and your are correct they did do lead crystal work in west Germany. I have found the "M" with the laurel leaves which stands for "Noritake Maruki". I am going to follow up on the link you sent for pottery and glass. Thank you again.