Author Topic: Large Figural Sowerby English Centerpiece? (Read 1161 times)

Ohio · « **on:** November 26, 2006, 05:44:52 PM »

Hi. Happy to see the Board up & running again. I picked this up, but am not certain about the attribution. From the style I thought it might be Sowerby, but am looking for more expertise than I have regarding non-USA glass. Bowl is 11 1/2" diameter, 4" height & figure is 7 1/2" in height. Figure fits into a ring depression. Strangely enough it looks as if there was actually a light fixture that fit uo into the dome at some point in time because there are glass prongs inside the dome. Thanks, Ken

http://www.glasstreasurechest.com/catalog/images/figuralsatinbowl.jpg

Lustrousstone · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2006, 08:16:18 AM »

I'm fairly certain she's not Sowerby. Can we see the detail on the edge of the bowl please. I wonder if she actually is American

Sue C · « **Reply #2 on:** November 27, 2006, 11:48:51 AM »

HI, dont know if this will help, but threr was/is an american company called GILLANDER AND SONS who produced similar items, i have only ever seen them on the net , there is a history of the company on the wheaton arts site, and i wish i owned some. p.s two spellings of the name also GILLINDER

Ohio · « **Reply #3 on:** November 27, 2006, 05:27:09 PM »

Christine I'll post a new picture as soon as my daughter returns my digital camera which hopefully will be tomorrow. Thanks, Ken

Tigerchips · « **Reply #4 on:** November 27, 2006, 05:50:31 PM »

Black-Poppy describes this as Mueller and co. It has a different base and bowl though.
http://www.black-poppy.co.uk/mc/unknown/list.htm

Glen · « **Reply #5 on:** November 27, 2006, 06:36:05 PM »

I agree with Christine - not Sowerby for the figure. I also have checked the Inwald catalogues and the figure is not theirs either.

I can't comment on Mueller as I have not studied the factory at all.

Following on from TC's observation, do you think the bowl/pedestal and figure are all by the same maker, Ken?

Glen

Connie · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2006, 10:08:50 PM »

JMHO - Based on the detailing of the mould on the figurine, especially in the breast area :oops: I would say that it is not American. Americans tend to be much more prudish than Europeans, especially 70-80 years ago. None of the US made nude figurines have any high detail of anatomical parts :wink:

Ohio · « **Reply #7 on:** November 28, 2006, 04:34:42 AM »

Glen...yes most definately the bowl & figurine are by the same manufacturer & not a marriage. What I should have done (not thinking) was show the circular sunken ring 3/8" in depth & the figurine's circular base also 3/8" in height...the fit is 100% perfect. Ken

Ohio · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2006, 04:38:33 AM »

Tigerchips: Thanks...the Mueller figurine is a 100% perfect match to mine & the base is the same as the blue figurine shown. Much appreciated. Ken

Ohio · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2006, 06:51:43 AM »

Decided it might be best to post the pieces so if anyone else runs across this they will know its Mueller. Piece's base is 5/8" in height & bowl socket is 5/8" in depth. The bowl weighs 7 1/2 lbs. Ken

http://www.glasstreasurechest.com/catalog/images/mueller.jpg

Author Topic: Large Figural Sowerby English Centerpiece? (Read 1161 times)

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