Topic: Large candlewick footed bowl and similar light shade - ID = Masserini, Italy

[Anne E.B.]

Two new acquisitions.  The first, a large footed bowl has been driving me nuts.  I've seen it attributed to .....? but can't for the life of me remember who.  For some reason I'm thinking its Scandinavian.  Not too sure whether this can be described as candlewick or not, but for the want of a better description....
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/miscel-36.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/miscel-37.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/miscel-38.jpg

The second is a light shade which reminds me of the footed bowl.  It has a similar textured surface - and 'balls'.  I don't suppose there is any link other than it being a popular style at one time - but you never know

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/miscel-39.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y195/glassie/miscel-40.jpg

TIA for your help



  

[Anne]

I have two pieces in what appears to be the same pattern as t'other Anne's footed dish: a covered pot and a footed sundae. Both are marked on the base - moulded into the glass - ITALY and a number (sundae = ITALY 13, lidded pot = ITALY 97).

I bought the pot first and couldn't find any marks on it at all, then found the sundae which is clearly marked, and have just tonight after taking quick pics of them for you to see found the mark on the lidded pot! Because it blends into the textured glass it's not easy to see and I only spotted it as I held it up in front of the light from the PC monitor. 

Anyhow, pics are here for you to compare:

Sundae dish & closeups
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4726
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4725
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4724

Lidded pot & closeups
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4728
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4727
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4729

[Anne E.B.]

Thanks for your comments and help everyone   Much appreciated.

A bit of a turn up for the books Anne - Italian - would never have guessed

It is identical to the lidded bowl that you have.  I've had a good look to see if there is a mark, but it's like looking for a needle in a haystack!  There might be one lurking somewhere, but I can't spot it.    I think it's got some age - at a guess c.50s give or take...

[Anne]

Hi Anne, I had a heck of a job seeing the mark on this bowl!  If you look at yours, in the centre of the base there's a clear circle - hold the piece up to the light and peer closely at that circle as I bet that's where the mark will be if at all. (It's where mine is.) If you just look at it normally you can't see it, but held up against a light and it shows up. I've had my bowl for months and have only just found the mark despite checking several times! 

[Ivo]

Pretty sure these are Fidenza, I remember having seen the matching stick vase thus marked. And Fidenza are not Videnza - I think they may be one of the Bormioli plants, but the whole thing is a bit embrouillé (which is a chique word for foggy)

[Pip]

... but the whole thing is a bit embrouillé (which is a chique word for foggy)

I'm liking that a lot Ivo - I'm wondering how many conversations I can crow-bar the word 'embroille' into  (sorry couldn't find the e accent on my symbols).

[josordoni]

... but the whole thing is a bit embrouillé (which is a chique word for foggy)

I'm liking that a lot Ivo - I'm wondering how many conversations I can crow-bar the word 'embroille' into  (sorry couldn't find the e accent on my symbols).

Easier to use the English embroil I would think.....but not so chic!! 

embroil verb (embroiled, embroiling) 1 to involve in a dispute or argument. 2 to throw into a state of confusion. embroilment noun embroiling; uproar; commotion.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from French embrouiller to throw into confusion.

[Anne E.B.]

"Embrouille"  I like it.  Kind of sums up my natural state of being

Lordy!  I don't know what the neighbours will be thinking of me.  Spent absolutely ages stood in the front window with my head in the bowl looking for marks.  Nothing but minute air bubbles I'm afraid - and a lot of explaining to do

Thanks everyone for your input.

[dirk.]

and finally a name for this pattern:
Barocco

(and for those who read the description, please don´t ask me, what a ´Bomonnierre´ is  )

[Anne]

A lidded bowl to keep your Bomons in of course.

Great finding a boxed one, Dirk, thank you! :kissy: Another mystery solved!