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Title: Orrefors ‘Selena’ bowl?
Post by: Mr. Turnip on August 26, 2013, 03:20:38 PM

Fully signed underneath with ‘Orrefors P U 3092/1’. Am I right in thinking that this is a Selena bowl (Swedish, designed by Sven Palmqvist in 1946-48, based on the above information etched underneath - unfortunately the photo doesn't show this very clearly!) because I can’t find any reference to it being made in blue before, only in light grey and red.
Diameter is 215mm. Hope somebody can help.

Title: Re: Orrefors ‘Selena’ bowl?
Post by: Ivo on August 26, 2013, 06:20:59 PM

Usually in moonstone opal glass - hence the term "selena". These bowls have been made in a great variety of colours. I have one in two-tone smoke and blue which is not recorded anywhere so I would say, yes, selena, correct.

Title: Re: Orrefors ‘Selena’ bowl?
Post by: Mr. Turnip on August 26, 2013, 06:40:33 PM

Thanks for that confirmation Ivo, I'm pleased to see I've got something right!