Topic: Blue Winged Bowl (large)....Chalet??

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Hi there:  I bought this (even though there is some damage, but for $2 a person can't go wrong).  I still wanted it just so that it could be identified, and possible (still) used a further reference here -- IF identified.

I am thinking possibly (Canadian) Chalet?

Big Swooping wings, pulled sides, twisted base -- and the bottom definitely has (old age) wear. It is about 7.5 inches tall, 11 inches wide....and a whopping 20 inches long.

Thxs as always....

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** Base Shot -- For Wear  -- Possibility of ?? Chalet, no mark on base though....**

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Rose:

I think it's Canadian and at $2.00 you can't go wrong. I'm less sure it's Chalet, as I still want my Chalet to marked in order to be convinced. I'd think it's more likely to be Giovanni or Lorraine, who seemed to rely on labels. I've only seen a couple of definite Giovanni pieces, but they were similar to this piece.

David

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Thanks langhaugh...

Yeah, I think it is Canadian too.  Like I said, it has some damage to each side (the longer wings) -- but like I said for $2 I will still buy it to post here on the board as a Reference for others.

I rooted around with the name *Giovanni* and did he work with Chalet? 

I know some Chalet is marked, and others are not -- but I do agree with you that Chalet seems a bit more *fluid* in design -- where this has more stockier extensions.

The design of the Wings reminds me of Moose Antlers (the wings)  Click Here

Only a *Canadian* would say (see) that resemblance....  :24: :pb: Even though I have only ever saw one in a Zoo...

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Rose:
 Giovanni was a company located in Montreal, I think. I presume it was also started by Italians. I've never read much about them. I only know about them because I came across a piece in am antique store with the the label on it. I found they were separate from Chalet, but I think glass workers went between Chalet, Lorraine and Giovanni. I'd remember reading that Chantilli, the other company, had most of their work done by Chalet.

 I was down in Michel Blais' store a couple of weeks ago, and would says he's got  a few Giovanni. He also has quite a lot of Czech labeled as either Chalet or Murano. I wish somebody would do a book on 1960's Canadian glass to clear all this up.

David

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I was down in Michel Blais' store a couple of weeks ago, and would says he's got  a few Giovanni. He also has quite a lot of Czech labeled as either Chalet or Murano. I wish somebody would do a book on 1960's Canadian glass to clear all this up.

David

Thanks david -- I think I *vote* for you to start a book on this Topic -- as IT is needed.  

I too have just recently heard of Chantilli   (and Giovanni) too.  First time, in all my life have I heard of this names.....someone needs to *preserve* the Canadian Glass History here too.  Any other takers/members/authors for this job?

This is a book that needs to be done --  is So True !!!!

Wonder WHY Unitts do not do one just on Canadian glass? Click Here - See 2114 Entry there

See Unitts List here of books ---> http://www.getcited.org/mbrx/PT/99/MBR/10159813