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Title: Bubbly Ashtray/Bowl - Italian or other?
Post by: shandiane78 on March 18, 2008, 08:00:20 PM

I bought this with the idea that it was Murano, but...Now I'm not so sure. Any thoughts? The base is polished, but not as highly polished as I'd expected.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/shandiane78/bubblybowl2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/shandiane78/bubblybowl4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/shandiane78/bubblybowl3.jpg)

Title: Re: Bubbly Ashtray/Bowl - Italian or other?
Post by: shandiane78 on March 30, 2008, 03:22:59 AM

Maybe the Murano folks could have a look?

Title: Re: Bubbly Ashtray/Bowl - Italian or other?
Post by: langhaugh on March 30, 2008, 06:34:24 AM

I see what you mean, Shannon. The bubbles seem more Scandinavian to me, but I can't recall any Scandinavian maker who did this type of geode type bowl. Does the base have age?

David

Title: Re: Bubbly Ashtray/Bowl - Italian or other?
Post by: shandiane78 on March 30, 2008, 05:25:50 PM

I would say it has a little wear, but not a lot. Do you think it could be a recent piece from China or Poland? The quality seems nice, but the semi-matte base confuses me.