Author Topic: French bowl I need some info on (Read 5651 times)

AlmasAttic · « **on:** November 21, 2005, 01:13:19 PM »

Hi
I got this at an estate sale
It has a small inscription on the bottom that reads "FRANCE 17"

It has a diam of 11.5 inches and height of 2.25 inches

anyone know anything more about it :?:

Ivo · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2005, 03:02:18 PM »

ARC International, the largest mechanical glass maker in the world. Used to be called Cristal d'Arques - with brand names Arcoroc, Arcuisine, Arcopal. Their glass is developed in their in-house design department which constantly renews the models. Pieces are usually embossed "France", plus number, sometimes only number.

AlmasAttic · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2005, 03:09:07 PM »

thanks Ivo. So I assume by that it isnt of any real value. I paid very little for it, just thought it was unusual. Guess it isnt huh! :oops: Oh well...always learning!

Tigerchips · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2005, 09:49:53 PM »

Everybody makes that mistake, well, I did anyway. :lol:
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/albums/userpics/10011/Picture%20902.jpg

Ivo · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2005, 10:02:32 PM »

I would not call it a "mistake"per se. ARC company in Arques has its own glass school, and has the best in-house design team in the business. Their designs set trends, the quality standards are very high and there is not a country in the world they do not export to. You have both recognised the quality - I believe congratulations are in order. Sorry about the money aspect though. :roll:

Sklounion · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2005, 10:15:33 PM »

Ivo,
Wholly agree.
Both of you should not beat yourselves up about these purchases. Ask why you thought these were good buys? You liked them?

then someone else probably will/would/does....
If you bought them because you think they may be worth X..... "Road to nowhere" springs to mind as theme music :lol: :lol:
Regards,
Marcus

Glassyone · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2005, 05:12:29 AM »

It is a lovely shape, nice bonfire toffee colour, with sensual spiral ribbing. So you have really good taste. Celebrate! [How much did you buy it for?

].
R

Ivo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2005, 07:28:00 AM »

If marked FRANCE only or FRANCE +number or number only you are quite likely looking at Arques glass - though some of the Duralex factories (of which there were 6, I think) may have used numbers as well on some pieces.

paradisetrader · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2005, 03:10:33 PM »

Well if this one (marked "France")

is Arc then so be it. I love it anyway

Tigerchips · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2005, 05:41:24 PM »

What a lovely vase.

Author Topic: French bowl I need some info on (Read 5651 times)

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