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Title: Pulegoso ? & Gold Salt
Post by: paradisetrader on November 27, 2005, 03:09:18 PM

Small 2.5 inch square salt ?
(http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10006/PB271694%7E0.JPG)

Many many bubbles but not as many as I've seen in known pulegoso pieces.
I thought at first the gold was dust but looking at the photos it seems to be foil but spread very thinly.

BASE
(http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10006/PB271701.JPG)

Any info is welcome.

Title: Pulegoso ? & Gold Salt
Post by: Laura Friedman on November 28, 2005, 06:13:05 PM

I'm afraid that it's going to be impossible to discover exactly who did this piece. Venini did this shape and technique, as did Seguso and many other companies.

Laura

Title: Pulegoso ? & Gold Salt
Post by: paradisetrader on November 28, 2005, 08:22:00 PM

Thank you Laura,
Well thats 2 good companies you mentioned so looks like he's in good company  :D
I have to admit that the big V name did pop into my head when I saw it ....but then wouldn't it be marked ?
You mention only the shape. Would any / all of those companies have used pulegoso and gold ?
Indeed, is it pulegoso ?

Title: Pulegoso ? & Gold Salt
Post by: Laura Friedman on November 28, 2005, 08:27:03 PM

Hi,

Yes, I've seen Venini and non-venini items with this shape, combining pulegoso and gold.  Be sure to check the base VERY carefully, in bright light, for a signature.  

If you can't find one, it will be difficult to make the case for Venini, as other companies did similar items.

Laura

Title: Pulegoso ? & Gold Salt
Post by: paradisetrader on November 28, 2005, 08:34:45 PM

Thanks Laura
Crystal clear now
Peter