Topic: Dimpled Mystery Bowl - ID = Galliano Ferro

[bidda]

i've had this bowl stored away for quite some time and just pulled it out again. i didn't know what it was when i packed it up and i still don't. it's not like any other i've seen before. it's heavy as a bag of rocks, has a ground and polished base, amber to green and has deep dimples on the exterior that look almost like bubbles. it's a very interesting piece and i like it more now than i did when i first got it. i'm very curious to see if anyone recognizes it. the colors are the same as a couple of Seguso pieces that i have but i've never seen these dimples (sorry, i can't think of what else to call them) before. any ideas?

thanks,
bidda

[langhaugh]

The bowl seems to be based on the same idea as Venini's  bugne lisce vase or Seguso's lenti vase, both of which have applied knobs, prunts of clear glass. I presume, the intent is to create an optical effect. I think I have a light red lenti and the blobs (to use the technical term) create quite a stunning effect. There are usually more blobs  than this. Otherwise, it looks like a fairly normal bowl/ashtray.

David

[kocoma]

Hi,

I know it's an older post, but I think It's goo to know:
This bowl is made by Galliano Ferro.
I have the same bowl with label.

Best regards

[bidda]

kocoma,

thank you So much! this one's had me stumped for quite a while. it's great to finally have the mystery solved. aren't these boards wonderful!?!

bidda

[kocoma]

Yes bidda, you're right! :hiclp:
I am always pleased to help if I know something