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Mdina Glass was founded in the Maltese town of Mdina, in 1968 by Michael Harris and Eric Dobson, a risky venture at the time as Mdina had no history of glass making. However the gamble paid off, and Mdina glass was an instant success. The company produced free formed organic glassware, often in colours inspired from the sea, sand, earth and sky, which proved very popular with tourists in Malta. Vicente Boffo and his son Ettore joined in 1969, having previously worked at Whitefriars. Two other workers at the factory were brothers Joseph Said and Paul Said, who started as trainees. In 1972 Michael left Mdina, and formed a new company, Isle of Wight Studio Glass, on the Isle of Wight in the UK, leaving Eric Dobson in charge of Mdina. Many of the designs created by Michael Harris continued to be made at Mdina Glass after he left, and new designs and patterns were added. In 1981, Paul Said left to form Mtarfa Glass, also in Malta. Eric Dobson sold the Mdina factory to Joseph Said, who was Michael's most skilled apprentice, in 1985. From the mid 1990's, Joesph was joined by his four children, Nevise, Olivia, Pamela and Alan, in various roles. The company is still active today.

Mdina Glass Marks & Labels

Mdina glass paper label

"Mdina Glass" paper label. Late 1960's - 1980's.

Mdina glass paper pattern label

"Made in Malta" paper pattern label. Late 1960's - 1970's.

Mdina glass paper label

"Mdina Glass, Malta" paper label. Approx 1980's - 1990's.

Mdina glass plastic label

"Mdina Glass, Malta" plastic label. Approx 1990's - present.

Mdina glass paper pattern label

Typical early "Mdina" signature.

Mdina glass paper pattern label

Unusual "Mdina" signature in capitals.

Mdina signature

Later "Mdina" signature.

Mdina signature

Early "Mdina Glass, 1975" with Eric Dobson's signature.

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Tiger Pattern

The Tiger pattern was introduced in the mid 1970's by Eric Dobson. Later renamed Marble. Reference: Michael Harris: Mdina Glass and Isle of Wight Studio Glass book, page 52.

SIGNED Mdina 'Tiger' Blue + Brown Glass Faceted Cube Vase

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass cube vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Glass 'Fish' / 'Axe Head' Vase 1978

A blue & sandy brown Maltese glass 'Fish' or 'Axe Head' vase in the 'Tiger' pattern. Made by Mdina, signed "Mdina 1978". Probably made by Joseph Said.

Mdina 'Tiger' Maltese Blue & Brown Glass Vintage Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Tiger' Blue + Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Tiger' Blue + Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Tiger' Blue + Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass ovoid vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina Blue/Sandy 'Tiger' Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina Frosted Tiger Glass 'Lollipop' Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese frosted glass 'Lollipop' vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Tiger' Blue + Brown Glass Vase - Signed & Label

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina 'Tiger' Maltese Blue & Brown Glass Squat Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass squat vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina 'Tiger' Maltese Blue & Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Mdina 'Tiger' Maltese Blue & Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy brown and turquoise blue Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Tortoiseshell Pattern

The Tortoiseshell pattern was introduced in the mid 1970's.

Mdina Maltese 'Tortoiseshell' Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A speckled brown Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

Mdina 'Tortoiseshell' Glass Decorative Bottle Vase - Signed

A speckled brown Maltese glass bottle vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

LABELLED Mdina Maltese Tall Brown & Gold 'Tortoiseshell' Glass Vase

A speckled brown Maltese glass bottle vase, by Mdina, labelled. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

Mdina 'Tortoiseshell' Brown Textured Glass Vase - Signed

A speckled brown Maltese textured glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina 'Tortoiseshell' Brown Glass Decorative Bottle

A speckled brown Maltese glass decorative bottle, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

Mdina 'Tortoiseshell' Maltese Brown Glass Decorative Bottle - Signed

A speckled brown Maltese glass decorative bottle, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

Mdina Glass 'Tortoiseshell' Vase w Button Rim - Signed

A speckled brown Maltese glass vase with button rim, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

Mdina 'Tortoiseshell' Maltese Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A speckled brown Maltese glass cyclindrical vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Tortoiseshell' Brown Glass Vase - Signed

A speckled brown Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina 'Tortoiseshell' Brown Glass Cylinder Vase

A speckled brown Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tortoiseshell' pattern.

Earthtones / Earth Pattern

The Earthtones pattern was introduced in the mid 1970's. Later renamed Earth. Reference: Michael Harris: Mdina Glass and Isle of Wight Studio Glass book, page 50.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Brown & Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina 'Earthtones' Maltese Sandy Glass Vintage Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Maltese Sandy Earthtones Glass Vase

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina 'Earthtones' Maltese Sandy Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina 'Earthtones' Maltese Brown & Sandy Glass Perfume Bottle - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass perfume bottle, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Sandy Earthtones Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A brown & sandy Maltese glass ovoid vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Brown & Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Brown & Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Brown & Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina 'Earthtones' Maltese Brown & Sandy Glass 'Side Stripe' Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass 'side stripe' vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Brown & Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Brown & Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Mdina Brown & Sandy 'Earthtones' Glass Vase - Signed

A brown & sandy Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Earthtones' pattern (later called 'Earth').

Ming Pattern

The Ming pattern was introduced in the mid 1970's, and was in production into the 1990's. Reference: Michael Harris: Mdina Glass and Isle of Wight Studio Glass book, page 50.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Green Glass 'Ming' Vase

A blue & green Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Green Glass 'Ming' Vase

A blue & green Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

ARTIST SIGNED Mdina Eric Dobson 1975 Glass 'Ming' Globe Vase

A blue & green Maltese glass vase, made by Eric Dobson for Mdina in 1975, with artists signature and date. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass 'Ming' Vase / Bowl

A blue & green Maltese glass bowl or posy vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

Mdina 'Ming' Maltese Blue & Green Glass Vase

A blue & green Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

Mdina 'Ming' Maltese Blue & Green Glass Vase - Signed & Label

A blue & green Maltese glass cylindrical vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

Mdina 'Ming' Maltese Blue & Green Glass Bottle Vase - Signed

A blue & green Maltese glass bottle vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

Mdina 'Ming' Blue & Green Glass Decorative Bottle - Signed

A blue & green Maltese glass decorative bottle, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

Mdina 'Ming' Maltese Blue & Green Glass Squat Vase - Signed

A blue & green Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Ming' pattern.

Strata Pattern

The Strata range was introduced in 1976, and was only in production for a short time, as it proved to be unpopular. This pattern has also been referred to as Sea and Sand by collectors and dealers. Reference: "Legacy: 50 Years of Mdina Glass" by Mark Warner.

SIGNED Tall Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Vase

A sandy yellow Maltese glass vase with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy yellow Maltese glass vase with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Vase, Labelled

A sandy yellow Maltese glass vase with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy yellow Maltese glass vase with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

Tall Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Vase - Signed

A sandy yellow Maltese glass vase with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Decorative Bottle

A sandy yellow Maltese glass decorative bottle with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Squat Vase

A sandy yellow Maltese glass squat vase with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Strata' Glass Vase

A sandy yellow Maltese glass vase with blue + brown swirls, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Strata' pattern.

Crysal Blue Stripe Pattern

The Crysal Blue Stripe pattern was first introduced in the late 1970's, and later reintroduced in 2010. "Crysal" is the name Mdina give to the golden threaded stripes, often referred to by collectors as "crizzle". Reference: "Legacy: 50 Years of Mdina Glass" by Mark Warner.

Mdina Maltese 'Crysal Blue Stripe' Glass Vase - Signed

A stripey blue Maltese glass vase with yellow threads, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Crysal Blue Stripe' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Crysal Blue Stripe' Glass Vase - Signed

A stripey blue Maltese glass vase with yellow threads, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Crysal Blue Stripe' pattern.

Mdina 'Crysal Blue Stripe' Maltese Glass Vase - Signed

A stripey blue Maltese glass vase with yellow threads, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Crysal Blue Stripe' pattern.

Mdina 'Crysal Blue Stripe' Maltese Glass Vase - Signed

A stripey blue Maltese glass vase with yellow threads, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Crysal Blue Stripe' pattern.

Mdina 'Crysal Blue Stripe' Maltese Glass Vase - Signed

A stripey blue Maltese glass bowl with yellow threads, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Crysal Blue Stripe' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Crysal Blue Stripe' Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A stripey blue Maltese glass vase with yellow threads, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Crysal Blue Stripe' pattern.

Mdina 'Crysal Blue Stripe' Glass Bowl Yellow Threading

A stripey blue Maltese glass bowl with yellow threads, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Crysal Blue Stripe' pattern.

Seascape Pattern

This pattern has the name Seascape on the Mdina website, and is still in production.

Mdina Maltese 'Seascape' Glass Vase - Signed + Labelled

A blue, white, brown & black Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Seascape' pattern.

Mdina Maltese 'Seascape' Glass Vase - Labelled

A blue, white, brown & black Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, labelled. Made in the 'Seascape' pattern.

Mdina Maltese White & Blue Glass 'Seascape' Vase - Labelled

A blue, white, brown & black Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, labelled. Made in the 'Seascape' pattern.

Mdina 'Seascape' Maltese Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A blue, white, brown & black Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed labelled. Made in the 'Seascape' pattern.

Roman Pattern

This chevron pattern was given the name Roman by Joseph Said. In production since the late 1970's. Reference: Facebook group.

Mdina 'Roman' Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Squat Vase - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Roman' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Vintage Glass 'Roman' Squat Vase

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Roman' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Vintage Glass 'Roman' Vase

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Roman' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Vintage Glass 'Roman' Vase - Labelled

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, labelled. Made in the 'Roman' pattern.

Blue Summer Pattern

This pattern, consisting of a blue base with yellow streaks, is described as Blue Summer in Mark Warner's book on Mdina glass. Often referred to as Sea and Sand by collectors.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Green Glass Decorative Bottle - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass decorative bottle, by Mdina, signed and labelled. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina 1970s Blue & Yellow Glass Decorative Bottle/Decanter

A blue + yellow Maltese glass decorative bottle, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Decorative Bottle/Decanter

A blue + yellow Maltese textured glass decorative bottle, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue Glass Decorative Bottle - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese textured glass decorative bottle, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass 'Pulled Ear' Vase

A blue + yellow Maltese glass 'Pulled Ear' vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Vintage Glass 'Side Stripe' Vase

A blue + yellow Maltese glass 'Side Stripe' vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Cross Blue & Green Glass Vase / Carafe - Signed

A blue + green Maltese glass carafe or vase with Maltese cross, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Vintage Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue + Green Glass Vase - Signed + Label

A blue & yellow green Maltese glass textured vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

SIGNED Mdina Vintage Blue & Yellow Vintage Glass Vase

A blue & yellow Maltese glass squat vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed & Label

A blue & yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Speckled Glass Knot Sculpture - Signed

A large blue, yellow & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, signed to base. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue/Yellow Speckled Glass Sculpture

A blue, yellow & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue/Green Speckled Glass Knot Sculpture

A blue, green & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Sculpture

A blue, yellow & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Speckled Glass Sculpture

A blue, yellow & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Speckled Glass Sculpture

A blue, yellow & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Speckled Glass Sculpture

A blue, yellow & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Speckled Glass Knot Sculpture

A blue, yellow & clear glass organic 'knot' sculpture, by Mdina, unsigned. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Blue Crizzle Pattern

This pattern was described as Blue Crizzle in a popular Facebook group on Mdina glass, by Raymond Sultana, who worked at Mdina.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Sandy Glass Vase - Boxed & Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, boxed, signed & labelled.

Mdina 'Webbed' Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled.

Mdina 'Webbed' Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vase/Bowl - Labelled

A blue + yellow Maltese glass bowl or vase, by Mdina, labelled.

Mdina 'Blue Crizzle' Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vintage Vase - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Blue & Yellow Maltese Glass Vase

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, unsigned.

Mdina Maltese Blue + Yellow Glass Vase - Labelled

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, labelled.

Mdina 'Blue Crizzle' Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Ovoid Vase - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, labelled.

Mdina 'Blue Crizzle' Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Fish - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass fish sculpture, by Mdina, signed & labelled.

Striped Urn Pattern

This pattern was described as Striped Urn in a popular Facebook group on Mdina glass, by Raymond Sultana, who worked at Mdina.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Brown Striped Glass Vase - Signed

A blue & brown striped Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Blue + Brown Striped Glass Vase - Signed

A blue & brown striped Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled.

Grey Banded (pattern name unknown)

This pattern, official name unknown, was in production during the late 1980's, according to a comment in a popular Facebook group on Mdina glass, by Raymond Sultana, who worked at Mdina.

Mdina Maltese Green + Grey Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A green & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Green + Grey Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A green & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Green + Grey Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A green & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Grey + Green Maltese Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A green & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Grey + Green Maltese Glass Vase - Signed

A green & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Pink & Grey Vintage Glass Vase

A pink & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Grey + Pink Maltese Vintage Glass Vase - Signed

A pink & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Grey + Pink Maltese Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A pink & grey Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Bubbly Blue (pattern name unknown)

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Green Glass 'Ming' Vintage Vase

A bubbly blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed

A bubbly blue + yellow Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Vintage Glass 'Globe' Vase

A bubbly blue + yellow Maltese glass vase with buttom rim, by Mdina, unsigned.

Mdina Maltese Blue + Green Glass Vase - Signed

A bubbly blue & yellow Maltese glass textured vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese 1970's Blue & Green Bark Textured Glass Vase

A bubbly blue + green 1970's Maltese glass textured bark vase, by Mdina. Unsigned, as were the majority of this textured range.
Ref: Michael Harris: Mdina Glass and Isle of Wight Studio Glass book, page 41.

Cream Speckled (pattern name unknown)

Mdina Cream Speckled Maltese Glass Vintage Vase - Signed

A cream Maltese glass vase with coloured speckles, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Cream Speckled Glass Mid Century Vase - Signed

A cream Maltese glass vase with coloured speckles, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Cream Speckled Glass Vintage Vase - Signed

A cream Maltese glass vase with coloured speckles, by Mdina, signed.

Trailed (pattern name unknown)

This mottled pattern with applied blue or brown rim and trailing, was introduced in the 1980's. Reference: Michael Harris: Mdina Glass and Isle of Wight Studio Glass book, page 53.

Mdina Maltese Yellow & Blue Mottled Glass Vase - Signed

A mottled yellow and orange Maltese glass vase with blue trailing and Maltese cross, by Mdina in the 1980's, signed.

Mdina Maltese Orange/Blue Trailed Glass Vase - Signed

A mottled yellow and orange Maltese glass vase with blue trailing and Maltese cross, by Mdina in the 1980's, signed.

Mdina Maltese Orangey Red & Blue Glass Vase - Signed

An mottled orangey red Maltese glass vase with blue trailing and Maltese cross, by Mdina in the 1980's, signed.

Mdina Trailed Red & Blue Glass Bottle w/ Maltese Cross - Signed

A mottled red Maltese glass bottle with blue trailing and Maltese cross, by Mdina in the 1980's, signed.

Mdina Maltese Pink Speckled Glass Vase w/ Blue Trailing

A mottled pink Maltese glass vase with blue trailing, by Mdina in the 1980's, unsigned.

Mdina Maltese Pink & Blue Trailed Glass Vase - Signed

A mottled pink Maltese glass vase with blue trailing, by Mdina in the 1980's, signed.

Mdina Trailed Maltese Vintage Red & Blue Glass Vase - Signed

A mottled red Maltese glass vase with blue trailing, by Mdina in the 1980's, signed.

Mdina Maltese Pink/Blue Trailed Glass Decorative Bottle - Signed

A mottled pink Maltese glass decorative bottle with blue trailing, by Mdina in the 1980's, signed.

Random Strapping (pattern name unknown)

This pattern consists of streaky orangey red with applied blue random strapped trailing. Introduced in the 1980's. Reference: Michael Harris: Mdina Glass and Isle of Wight Studio Glass book, page 53.

Mdina Maltese Red & Blue Mottled Glass Vase - Signed

An orangey red Maltese glass cylinder vase with blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Red & Blue Mottled Glass Vase - Signed

An orangey red Maltese glass cylinder vase with blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Red/Blue Trailed Glass Bottle Vase

An orangey red Maltese glass bottle vase with blue random strapping, by Mdina, unsigned.

Mdina Maltese Red & Blue Glass Threaded Vintage Vase

An orangey red Maltese glass vase with blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Random Strapped Maltese Red & Blue Glass Bottle - Signed

An orangey red Maltese glass decorative bottle with blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Random Strapped Maltese Red & Blue Glass Vase - Signed

An orangey red Maltese glass vase with blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Random Strapped Maltese Red & Blue Glass Vase - Signed

A brownish red Maltese glass vase with blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Random Strapped Maltese Red & Blue Glass Vase - Signed

An orangey red Maltese glass vase with blue random strapping, by Mdina, signed.

Helter Skelter Strapping (pattern name unknown)

Mdina Maltese Orange Trailed Glass 'Top Hat' Vase

An orange Maltese glass 'Top Hat' vase with thick trailing, by Mdina, unsigned.

Mdina Maltese Purple & Blue Glass 'Top Hat' Vase - Signed

A purple & blue Maltese glass 'Top Hat' vase with thick trailing, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Purple & Blue Trailed Glass 'Helter Skelter' Vase - Signed

A purple & blue Maltese glass 'Helter Skelter' vase with thick trailing, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Purple & Blue Trailed Glass 'Helter Skelter' Vase - Signed

A purple & blue Maltese glass 'Helter Skelter' vase with thick trailing, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Purple & Blue Glass Vintage 'Top Hat' Vase

A purple & blue Maltese glass 'Top Hat' vase with thick trailing, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Glass Animals

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & White Glass Lovebirds Sculpture

A blue & white Maltese glass lovebirds sculpture / paperweight, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Red & Gold Leaf Glass Lovebirds Sculpture

A red & clear Maltese glass lovebirds sculpture / paperweight with gold leaf inclusions, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

LABELLED Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Owl Sculpture

A blue and pale yellow Maltese glass owl paperweight, by Mdina, labelled.

Mdina Maltese Blue, Yellow & Clear Glass Seahorse Sculpture

A blue and yellow Maltese glass seahorse sculpture, by Mdina. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Blue Glass Elephant - Signed + Label

A blue glass elephant sculpture, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Maltese Turquoise Glass Elephant - Signed

A turquoise glass elephant sculpture, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Turquoise Glass Penguin - Signed + Label

A turquoise glass penguin sculpture, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

SIGNED Mdina Blue, Yellow & Clear Glass Fish Sculpture

A blue and yellow Maltese glass fish sculpture, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Blue, Yellow & Clear Glass Fish Sculpture - Signed

A blue & clear Maltese glass fish sculpture, with yellow streaks, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Glass Paperweights

Mdina 'Blue Crizzle' Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass Paperweight - Signed

A blue + yellow Maltese glass paperweight, by Mdina, signed.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue, Yellow & Green Glass Paperweight

A green, blue & yellow Maltese glass paperweight, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Maltese Mdina Blue/Sandy Glass Paperweight - Signed

A blue and sandy brown Maltese glass egg shaped paperweight, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Tiger' pattern.

Maltese Mdina Glass Paperweight - Signed & Labelled

A white, blue, yellow + orange speckled Maltese glass paperweight, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Yellow & White Speckled Glass Mushroom

A speckled white and yellow Maltese glass mushroom paperweight sculpture, by Mdina, signed to base.

Other Mdina Glass

Mdina Maltese Pink/White Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A pink & white marbled Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Purple & Brown Glass 'Naia' Sculpture

A purple & brown Maltese glass 'Naia' sculpture, by Mdina, signed.

SIGNED Mdina Blue & Yellow Glass Vase w/ Applied Strapping

A speckled yellow Maltese glass vase with thick blue applied strapping, by Mdina, signed.

SIGNED & LABELLED Mdina Brown & Black Striped Glass Vase

A brown and black striped Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Maltese Glass Cut Ice 'Lollipop' Vase - Signed

A blue, yellow & green Maltese glass cut ice 'Lollipop' vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled.

Mdina Maltese Glass Cut Ice 'Lollipop' Vase - Signed

A blue, yellow & green Maltese glass cut ice 'Lollipop' vase, by Mdina, signed.

SIGNED Mdina Maltese Blue & Yellow Glass 'Fish' / 'Axe Head' Vase

A blue & yellow Maltese glass 'Fish' or 'Axe Head' vase, by Mdina, signed. Made in the 'Blue Summer' pattern.

Mdina Maltese Glass 'Fish' / 'Axe Head' Vase - Signed

A blue & pink Maltese glass 'Fish' or 'Axe Head' vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Blue/Yellow Speckled Glass Vase - Signed

A blue & yellow Maltese glass squat vase, by Mdina, signed & labelled.

Mdina Maltese Pink + Peach Glass Vase - Signed

A pink & peach Maltese glass textured vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Maltese Pink Striped Glass Vase - Signed

A pink + clear Maltese glass vase, by Mdina, signed.

Mdina Green/Red Organic Glass Vase - Signed & Labelled

A green + red Maltese organic glass vase, by Mdina, signed and labelled.

Mdina Maltese Vintage Blue & Yellow Glass Vase - Signed

A blue Maltese glass vase, with internal yellow green crizzle pattern, by Mdina, signed.


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Reference Websites

For more information on Mdina glass, check out the following resources:

www.mdinaglass.com.mt

Mdina Glass Catalogue - A catalogue of Mdina glass including pattern numbers, sizes and some pattern names, by Austin, a USA distributer.