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Three Pears Bowl - ID = Sowerby "Enid" pattern powder bowl
Glen:
Yes Bernard. Right on the nail.
I used the words cameo and intaglio as Carnival collectors do. Most Carnival patterns are cameo on the surface of the glass, as you say, in relief. Proudly moulded - as your three pears are. The pattern was indeed cut into the mould so as to appear proud on the surface of the glass.
The opposite is the case for patterns that are "near-cut" - intaglio - incised.
Quite astonishing really - I never cease to be hugely impressed and frankly amazed at the astonishing skill of the mould makers who cut these patterns (in reverse as well, don't forget).
Glen
Connie:
I *think* that Lou was using the term intaglio to refer to glass where the design seems to be carved out from one plane of the glass- so the inside of the bowl in this case.
I can't tell from the photos but is the glass hollow or carved out in the pears and leaves? Or is it solid glass?
But I agree even if the pears are hollow this is much more than intaglio because the pears project out from the surface of the bottom side.
chopin-liszt:
:D Hello Bernard et al.
From your picture, it is very reminiscent of my Jobling lampshade:-
http://tinypic.com/5bwlrr
The very strong and thick texture and the colour. My lampshade is smooth inside, but the roses and everything else stand proud. Like your bowl, bits are very thick indeed.
Bernard C:
Connie, the glass is over ½" thick at the centre of the pears. To put it another way, the inside of the bowl is a smooth curved surface, unrelated to the relief design on the outside surface. Very much the same as your delicious Jobling Lambton Rose Pattern Bowl, Sue.
Bernard C. 8)
Bernard C:
I am wondering whether it only being found in pink is related to the use of both thick and thin glass for optical effect. Many colours would just not work properly. Any thoughts?
Bernard C. 8)
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