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French Vase Discovered

Q: I received this glass vase as a gift from a friend, now deceased, over 20 years ago. They said they purchased it from a shop that had many antiques and odd things. They said it was marked on the bottom but offered no other information. I put it away and didn't think much about it until I started reading your magazine. It is 12 inches tall and three inches across at the top and widens to the base. The design on the vase of circles and stems can be felt on the outside of the vase when touched.

There is a small mark on the bottom that appears to be dark blue with red or pink. If you run your hand inside the vase, it doesn't feel flat. More like equally spaced waves. I hope you can give

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