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Offline GWads

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id on centerpiece bowl
« on: October 09, 2012, 03:47:42 PM »
I have had this bowl for a little while, I was told it was Murano when I bought it but I have my doubts.  Any information would be great.  thank you!

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Re: id on centerpiece bowl
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2012, 07:34:58 PM »
It might be from Murano, it looks as if it contains uranium glass, do you have a UV light to check?

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Re: id on centerpiece bowl
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2012, 04:58:37 PM »
I don't have one of those lights yet, I was told it would glow under one when I purchased it.  Does this make it a better piece? thank you for your advice.

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Re: id on centerpiece bowl
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2012, 09:22:46 AM »
Any other thoughts on this bowl would be greatly appreciated. thank you all.  - bump

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