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Title: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: kane_u_pain on May 21, 2011, 08:55:37 PM
2 Archimede Seguso round bullicante lamp bases. Pretty common but both have the labels. I still haven't perfected taking pics of clear glass  :pb:
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: kane_u_pain on May 21, 2011, 08:57:19 PM
And the clear one...
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: antiquerose123 on May 22, 2011, 01:54:06 AM
 :hiclp: :hiclp:  very good Kane !!   

Hey, we collect Glass -- we don't have to be photographers too  (http://www.gifanimations.com/GA/Image/Icons/Camera/cam13.gif)   :24:
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: robo on September 11, 2011, 08:39:34 PM
Hello, researching a pair of soft blue or saphire coloured Archimede Seguso round bullicante lamp bases I picked up today.

Noticed a couple of people making mention to how common they are. So the question is, how collectable or desirable are they ?

Robo
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: ardy on September 13, 2011, 11:08:25 PM
There may be a fair few of these around but they are still in demand and for good reason, they are very attractive. I am sure this is the same reason why so many of them sold.

The design was also done by Seguso VDA and others, sure sign of popularity.

I have an alabastro version but I would still like to pick up a couple of coloured ones with matching colours (dream on).

Well done Kane they look great.

Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: robo on September 14, 2011, 06:37:15 AM
Got to admit, I like my pair plenty.  Although I haven't yet seen any with a shade. Did these come originally with shades ?  Anyone know what an original shade would have looked like ?

Robo
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: soledivo on September 14, 2011, 10:48:56 PM
love the different colours of these vases, they always seem to sell well,

love the alabastro Ardy  :chky:
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: ardy on September 14, 2011, 11:22:07 PM
Got to admit, I like my pair plenty.  Although I haven't yet seen any with a shade. Did these come originally with shades ?  Anyone know what an original shade would have looked like ?

Robo

Not easy Robo. I don't think they came with shades and a small round white one that I bought looks OK but doesn't really cut it. I put a red one on the Alabastro and it also looks OK. I would, if I coul find one, put a tall conical one on mine - they were all the rage in the 60/70's but hard to find now.
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: kane_u_pain on September 17, 2011, 04:55:26 AM
They are good pieces...the clear one had a shade from the 60's but told the seller to throw it as it was aged badly. They tend to go for good prices here in OZ, $70 plus but I have noticed elsewhere, like Europe and the U.S they go cheap. It is definitely hard trying to match them up for a pair especially as I want labels on them, so even harder!

The shade on my piece was round and cylindrical and would have been white (yellow with age).

I am trying to collect most of the colours for research and reference. It will take some time though. I do love these, common but extremely beautiful!
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: ardy on September 17, 2011, 12:00:17 PM
True Kane but although common they are and will continue to be one of the most collectable pieces of Murano glass. I think this is due to the style and price. You can buy these for less than $100 often and what would 100 bucks buy you at a lighting shop?

They are a great buy I think.
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: kane_u_pain on September 17, 2011, 08:38:37 PM
You can buy these for less than $100 often and what would 100 bucks buy you at a lighting shop?

A dodgy energy saving light bulb that lasts for a week!
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: robo on September 18, 2011, 07:55:47 PM
Some on ebay uk at over 100 quid each.
Title: Re: Archimede Seguso Bullicante Lamp Bases...
Post by: kane_u_pain on September 20, 2011, 09:16:43 AM
The 'Buy It Now' ones???...