Topic: French? glass bowl, freeform/gondola shape - ID: Vannes

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 Bought  this at a market recently weighs between 4- 5 kg and its over 32 inches in length
Usually  a collector of whitefriars but just loved the shape of this  bowl
Wondered if anyone could tell me anything about it , there is a small diamond etched in the base and the lady l purchased it from purchased  it at a flea market in France

[Lustrousstone]

Can we see a close up of the mark (using your camera's macro setting) please. Is there any writing as well?

[Max]

If there's a diamond shape, Art Vannes is a possibility.  This seller has a photograph of the acid etched mark:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140269189033

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Hi found a magnifying glass and the etched diamond content is as suggested Art Vannes is anyone able to tell me anything about it

[Galle]

I have a similar one - there is a slight reactivity to black light. It's good quality but not very expensive.

There is an ebay guide here:

http://reviews.ebay.com/ART-Vannes-France_W0QQugidZ10000000004266417

[Pip]

Hi found a magnifying glass and the etched diamond content is as suggested Art Vannes is anyone able to tell me anything about it

There's actually quite a bit of info on the net about this company if you Google... here's something I found just by Googling 'Vannes Glass'..

http://www.stylendesign.co.uk/guidepages/estoz3.html

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Thanks for all your help as it only cost £20 its a lovely piece of glass