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Offline JRo

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Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« on: February 15, 2013, 06:07:58 AM »
These bowls have alluded me.  I thought they were Czech or Whitefriars...but I can't find anything similar in any of my books or on the web.  From the scratches and colour, I am guessing mid century. 

They are 5.5" diameter x 2" high.


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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2013, 07:34:50 AM »
Welcome to the board. How are they made? Pressed or blown? Can we have a base shot please

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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2013, 02:56:37 PM »
Sure thing - base picture attached, and thanks for your reply. 

I would assume blown.  It looks like the pontil has been polished to make a flat base.  No seams.  No bevel to the polished edge.


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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2013, 11:48:40 PM »
Are all 3 identical in position/size/shape of depressions

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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2013, 03:33:39 AM »
No, there is slight variations between the bowls.

1/8" variations in width and height, one bowl is slightly darker in colour and while the depressions are in similar spots, they vary in depth.

I am assuming you are asking me these questions to rule out the use of a mold/reproduction.

Anything else you need to know?  You must have an idea, Frank ;)  Teasing me?

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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2013, 07:45:05 PM »
Hi, seeing these pieces suddenly I thought the same, 1950's Whitefriars- or Czech as choices. The "bullseye" type pattern suggests as much. The Skrdlovice bullseye pattern pieces in this timeframe are very difficult to attribute conclusively at the best of times. Your pieces are in a colour that makes me hesitant to suggest Skrdlovice, but apart from the shade of yellow, it would be possible. The silence from Whitefriars enthusiasts, suggests that it seems they don't think Whitefriars likely.... though the colour to me looks more that way, than 50's Skrdlovice... sorry not to be more helpful...


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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2013, 10:39:06 AM »
Not seen these in any Whitefriars catalogues, so suspect not W/F.  My first thought was Webb, but I am not a Webb expert by any means.

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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2013, 10:53:49 AM »
I would rule out Whitefriars . jp

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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2013, 03:30:55 PM »
Thank you JP, Vid and Robert!  So appreciate your help!

So not Whitefriars because not in catalogues - any other reason that you've ruled out Whitefriars JP?

I'll try Webb...

Not sure why you think the colour is off, Robert.  I've seen other mid century Skrdlovice pieces in this colour...or is it this colour combined with the bullseye pattern that throws you?

I am so impressed with this site and the expertise here!  Thanks so much everyone for your input!

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Re: Amber glass bowls - set of 3 - thought they were Czech but?
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2013, 03:43:44 PM »
Just found this...

http://www.glassyeye.com/glasspages/brit-webb.html

Three things make me think this may not be Webb...no acid mark, no ring (this is heavy, thick glass...more like Czech pieces in weight, thickness, I guess I should have mentioned that - sorry!) and Webb bullseye seems to be outdents, not indents.  But it would be great to hear from a Webb expert.


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