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Title: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: crownwheel on March 21, 2012, 11:11:46 PM

I have broken a glass fruit bowl which was given to my wife by her brother shortly before he died, so it has considerable sentimental value. It was purchased new in 2003 but I have not retained any details of purchase of manufacture. I am anxious to replace it if possible.  I tried to attach a photo but web site disallowed. Description. - 26 centimetres in width, classical shape with base (footed), thin tube work all over creating an almost leadlight effect with random shape of coloured lustre glass in ruby gold and grey. I would be willing to send a photo attachment to anyone who might be able to help.

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: langhaugh on March 21, 2012, 11:22:08 PM

Sorry to hear about your predicament.

The file was probably too large, and I'm not much good at explaining how to solve that. If a moderator doesn't get here soon, send a picture to me and I would be happy to post it. You can start an email to me by clicking on the envelope  below my GMB name.

David

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: langhaugh on March 22, 2012, 10:52:43 PM

Here's the photograph of the piece.

David

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: Tigerchips on March 22, 2012, 11:11:38 PM

That looks Romanian...

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: wolkenreb on March 22, 2012, 11:21:28 PM

I was looking at something a bit like this on Ebay today - Cristiro Mosaic glass from Romania.  Possible maker?

Here is the listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEAUTIFUL-CRISTIRO-WINE-GLASS-MOSIAC-GLASS-COLLECTION-/260980428248?pt=UK_Art_Glass&hash=item3cc3a54dd8

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: Tigerchips on March 22, 2012, 11:29:23 PM

It's possible that there is more than one company making these kind of things. Here's a wine glass which has a label as follows: "TGMG Hand Made in Romania". The seller mentions Margarita Glass Galleria.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Margarita-Glass-Galleria-Multi-Color-Hand-Painted-Romania-Dessert-/150767594194?pt=Glassware&hash=item231a72ead2#ht_715wt_952

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: Max on March 22, 2012, 11:37:26 PM

To add to these replies...  ;D

If you type 'milano glass bowl gmg' into Google, several similar styles come up.  So I guess, similar to what Tigerchips says, GMG is another possible maker and 'Milano' seems to be their name for this style.

Max is all Googled out now.   ;)

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: Tigerchips on March 22, 2012, 11:41:33 PM

TGMG appears to be THE GEORGIA MARKETING GROUP INC, an importer & wholesaler of fine Romanian glassware... http://www.fgmarket.com/vendorprofile/the-georgia-marketing-group-inc

I have some tumblers in the same style but they just have a "Made in Romania" label on them.

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: Tigerchips on March 23, 2012, 12:03:19 AM

Okay, there may only be one company making these.

Here's some info... http://reviews.ebay.com/Romanian-art-glass-Cristiro-Mosaic-collection?ugid=10000000000055873

About the company: CRISTIRO S.A.
http://www.dce.gov.ro/Info_business/STICEF_2010/Sticef/cristiro_E.htm

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: Tigerchips on March 23, 2012, 12:13:28 AM

Okay, more than one company.... http://www.dce.gov.ro/Info_business/STICEF_2010/Sticef/stimas_E.htm

 ::)

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: wolkenreb on March 23, 2012, 07:43:14 AM

Here is a link to a UK company (Star Glass UK) that sells footed bowls with similar decor.

http://www.star-glass.com/frame1.html

Title: Re: Glass fruit bowl
Post by: dirk. on March 23, 2012, 08:48:55 AM

... and here they are being sold as Nagel:
http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=glas+nagel