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Title: Huge Swirly bowl maker unknown
Post by: Madbrit on October 29, 2007, 10:47:48 PM

Can anyone please identify the maker of this huge swirly bowl, it is totally clear and is picking up the colour from some ceramic vases closeby. It measures 30cms (12") across and 12cms deep.

Title: Re: Huge Swirly bowl maker unknown
Post by: shandiane78 on October 29, 2007, 11:13:11 PM

I'm pretty sure it's Mikasa.

Title: Re: Huge Swirly bowl maker unknown
Post by: Pip on October 30, 2007, 12:07:55 AM

Quote from: shandiane78 on October 29, 2007, 11:13:11 PM

I'm pretty sure it's Mikasa.

Is Mikasa a modern American brand?  Excuse my ignorance but I've certainly never come across this brand in England and I'm wondering if it's likely that Kev would have come across it in Germany.

Title: Re: Huge Swirly bowl maker unknown
Post by: shandiane78 on October 30, 2007, 12:15:35 AM

I think Mikasa is an importer to America, though I'm not sure. It looks like the bowl was actually made in Germany, and it's contemporary crystal. Here's one for example: http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1148438

Shannon

Title: Re: Huge Swirly bowl maker unknown
Post by: Ivo on October 30, 2007, 06:47:30 AM

Walther Driburg, my pet hate.

Title: Re: Huge Swirly bowl maker unknown
Post by: Frank on October 30, 2007, 10:43:26 AM

Mikasa are a global blob... basically designers of MOR tableware that appeals to nice people... or as an advertising agency with 3d products... they own a lot of trade names and use Mikasa for everything that does not suit another name. They probably spend more on PR than design.

No doubt Walther Driburg requested anonymity ;)

Title: Re: Huge Swirly bowl maker unknown
Post by: Frank on October 30, 2007, 10:46:04 AM

http://www.mikasaandcompany.com/control/about;jsessionid=BF7DCA6476B792E707CCB028B157BF9D.mkprod1

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... The world's finest tabletop designers, working with the best factories, and using the most advanced technology in the industry, create products that are not only beautiful and well-made, but suitably priced for everyone's lifestyle.

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