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The bulb-holder/wiring might give a clue to its age, that's if it hasn't been rewired. The older fittings will be brass or possibly Bakelite, maybe with ceramic insulator.

Ah, that's interesting - thank you, Greg.  That does give me a direction to check out.
All the best,
Marie.

Does anyone recognize this cut glass bowl. It's roughly square ish in top down view and has a series of vertical V cuts running down the outside. It has "Orrefors" marked on the base. There seems to be at least some age to it because the base is quite heavily scratched. My searches have so far proved fruitless so any help with years of manufacturer, designer, pattern number etc, would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Keith

I suspect that reference refers to Barbara Glassworks Poland.

Hi,
Update - checked image that came up which seemed to be the same design, went to a Polish site (grayed out as sold, so couldn't double check) Listed as Zbigniew Horbowy, Sudety Glassworks, also had Barbara??? in title - would that be Barbara Banas' book?

Just looked a Poland section where this glassblower mentioned, but all seemed to be 70's very striking designs, unlike this one - does anyone have the book to check it out?
Many thanks for any help,
Marie.