Topic: pressed clear bowl for identification

[Paul S.]

looks like something I should know - from the '70's perhaps - and reminds me of Ravenhead (British), although may well be Continental......but can't see it in the books.     About 8.5" in diameter, with very distinctive underside  -  and unmarked.   Grateful if someone can help, and thanks for looking.

[Lustrousstone]

reminds me of Ravenhead (British)

That's 'cos it is. Whitefire I think

[flying free]

And I believe designed by John Clappison iirc.  I have one of these, the perfect salad bowl 
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[Paul S.]

thanks girls  -  although I have seen the White Fire design in my book, and that has a sort of sun-burst centre design at the bottom on the bowl  -  completely different to this rather abstract patterning - were there two patterns?

[flying free]

I don't think it is White Fire, but I'm sure I was told it was a Clappison design.  I'll have a root around to find out where I got that.
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[flying free]

I think it might be called Topaz - more info on this thread - but the id comes from Wikipedia it seems.
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[Paul S.]

thanks m  -  sorry, more info where??  -  are you being a true friend and searching for me? :kissy:         Just tell me it's rare and worth a fortune

[flying free]

http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,43532.msg242870.html#msg242870
oops sorry thread here - and the last one I saw sold for £12! ...sorry

[Paul S.]

thanks m  -  suppose we might describe this abstract design as attractive  - although I have trouble in finding Ravenhead collectible in the long term.   
The White Fire design I see much more commonly.          cheers.        Paul.

[flying free]

Well personally I hate the Whitefire and also that loggy barky type thing they did, but I absolutely love this bowl and think it is a superb piece of design and manufacture as well of being of very good quality .....does that help? 
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