Topic: Bowl with no mark

[pt1314]

This is a family bowl (from my husband's grandmother, who apparently had it from someone else in the family), and I've been trying for a bit to figure out what it is.  I can't find a manufacturer's mark.  The base looks like an extra piece attached (not very neatly) to the bowl, I've tried looking through it at a light but still can't find anything.  It is about 5.5" high, 13" from corner to corner.  Ideas appreciated, sorry if this is obvious I know nothing about glass.

[Lustrousstone]

Welcome to the board. Unfortunately most glass is unmarked. I wonder if your bowl is Fenton Ruby Crest or Fenton hobnail.

[pt1314]

Thanks, when I first started trying to figure out what it was I posted it on a Fenton board, and the members all said it wasn't Fenton.  I was excited to find this board - hopefully it will look familiar to someone!

[pt1314]

If nobody can tell me what this is, can anyone suggest how I might go about having it identified?  I'm not sure who to ask.  I've ruled out Fenton.
Thanks,
P

[Ohio]

Go to eBay & search Hobbs Brockunier Hobnail bowl. I think there is a chance you will find it there.

[Sid]

You may find similar bowls listed on ebay as Hobbs, Brockunier but that does not mean that all of them are Hobbs in actuality.  Your bowl is not a Hobbs product but is likely made by one of their competitors.  Candidates include but are not limited to Phoenix or La Belle.  Likely time frame 1887 +/-  a year or so.  This same bowl can be found in a number of different colour combinations and with/without that added pad foot.

I really like yours with that thin red edging, it is a combination I haven't seen before.