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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: bidda on October 02, 2007, 07:42:50 PM

Title: Dimpled Mystery Bowl - ID = Galliano Ferro
Post by: bidda on October 02, 2007, 07:42:50 PM
i've had this bowl stored away for quite some time and just pulled it out again. i didn't know what it was when i packed it up and i still don't. it's not like any other i've seen before. it's heavy as a bag of rocks, has a ground and polished base, amber to green and has deep dimples on the exterior that look almost like bubbles. it's a very interesting piece and i like it more now than i did when i first got it. i'm very curious to see if anyone recognizes it. the colors are the same as a couple of Seguso pieces that i have but i've never seen these dimples (sorry, i can't think of what else to call them) before. any ideas?

thanks,
bidda
Title: Re: Dimpled Mystery Bowl
Post by: langhaugh on October 04, 2007, 06:55:24 AM
The bowl seems to be based on the same idea as Venini's  bugne lisce vase or Seguso's lenti vase, both of which have applied knobs, prunts of clear glass. I presume, the intent is to create an optical effect. I think I have a light red lenti and the blobs (to use the technical term) create quite a stunning effect. There are usually more blobs  than this. Otherwise, it looks like a fairly normal bowl/ashtray.

David
Title: Re: Dimpled Mystery Bowl
Post by: kocoma on May 08, 2008, 03:26:15 PM
Hi,

I know it's an older post, but I think It's goo to know:
This bowl is made by Galliano Ferro.
I have the same bowl with label.

Best regards
Title: Re: Dimpled Mystery Bowl
Post by: bidda on May 08, 2008, 04:01:31 PM
kocoma,

thank you So much! this one's had me stumped for quite a while. it's great to finally have the mystery solved. aren't these boards wonderful!?!

bidda
Title: Re: Dimpled Mystery Bowl - ID = Galliano Ferro
Post by: kocoma on May 08, 2008, 05:15:45 PM
Yes bidda, you're right! :hiclp:
I am always pleased to help if I know something  ;)