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More On Burmese

Alan

Attached is an example of English Burmese, a laydown perfume bottle, most likely Webb. The sterling silver fittings are hallmarked for Charles May, Birmingham, 1887.

Janet Ziffer

The Greens are the most complicated of colors

from Rande Bly

We have heard next to nothing about Olive Green. Greens are the most complicated of colors. Yet there is another green to be identified. I would hate for you to have a piece of Olive Green and call it Pomona. It is the most rare green I am aware of, inclusive of Special Green or Pale Green.

It can easily be separated from Pomona Green because it will not react to blacklight and carries strong tones of Topaz color. (Note-we’ve recently learned at the Symposium that Amber and Topaz colors have been reversed in the lexicon).

It’s like a strong touch of true Topaz laced with a predominate green. One day it will sell as Topaz, the next day it will sell as Green. I don’t mean to add confusion to the mix.

When determining this color you must see a shade of yellow in tone, in short glimpses, yet overpowered by a distinctive green color. Outdoor lighting verses indoor lighting will assist in determining this color. Peering through the piece with outdoor lighting will show moderate Topaz yellow type tones and indoor lighting will show the predominate green color

The pictured goblet is the only Olive Green identified on the Carder Steuben Club website. Also, I’ve pictured of a pair of Olive Green candlesticks where a hint of the gold shows in the wafers. Sorry for the poor photograph. I have done the best I can to describe this color and hope I have been of some help.