Topic: Is this bowl Loetz?

[jsmeasell]

The "textured" finish is what collectors call "stretch glass." The piece was iridized with a spray of metallic salts and then finished to its final shape. I think this bowl is simply "cupped" rather than "flared and cupped." The height and diameter dimensions of these sorts of pieces will vary, so the size and profile of the marie are the keys to sorting out the manufacturer. 

[Greg.]

Christine, here's a link to a Fenton bowl bowl, that I stumbled across the other day, which reminded me of this thread.....


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200691258489?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_969

[Lustrousstone]

The actual edge of the bowl is physically textured on mine and squarish; you would think was damaged except the iridescence is in all the grooves and irregularities.  The edge of that Fenton bowl, besides being a different colour, is smooth and rounded. I'll take a picture in daylight tomorrow