Topic: controlled bubble ashtray

[Venus]

I recently purchased a very nice controlled bubble ashtray in green which is round and has a part pulled rim and decorative 'swirl' next to it.  The small base has a felt(?) protector and it is not signed or marked.

I bought the piece with a Whitefriars controlled bubble 5 lobed vase (pattern 9775.)  Although the item does look like Meadow Green I have done some research and it does not look like this is a Whitefriars pattern.

Does anyone have any ideas please?

[Lustrousstone]

Your ashtray is most likely generic Murano

[kane_u_pain]

Agree. There are two others down in murano that are the same. A blue and pink one. One has a label, which is a common murano label seen on pieces. Shame about the felt protector  .

[Venus]

Hi there,

Thank you for your opinion.  Do you have photographs of the other Murano ashtrays which you believe are the same, as I would appreciate it if you could post them  The great news is I've managed to remove the felt protector very easily after all

[Venus]

Forgot to say could you please let me know in what year the Murano ashtrays you refer to were made?

[Lustrousstone]

They were probably made throughout the 1950s, 1960 and 1970s.

[kane_u_pain]

Hi venus, here is the link.

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,29477.0.html

They are down in the murano section under 'frilled bubble bowl' posted by ejean. One is mine and the other is ejeans. I think these ones were made from the later 50's/early 60's and onwards. Am glad the felt was removed easily enough!

[Venus]

Thank you very much for attaching the link, I much appreciate it.  Mine doesn't have any 'frills' though it does look very similar apart from that. I don't suppose you have any tips for cleaning the 'swirl' area of dust, avoiding any damage?  If you find out any further info could you keep me posted please? 

Many thanks.

[kane_u_pain]

Warm water and cotton buds should do the trick. You could let it soak a little first. If any new information comes up on these bowls, i am sure it will be posted here.