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Title: Massive Heavy Pink Opaque "Slag Glass" (?) Mixing Bowl - Akro Agate (?)
Post by: horochar on November 19, 2013, 09:45:27 PM

This very large, seriously pink bowl has me TOTALLY stumped.  Utilitarian, hardly "art glass."  It is large, thick and heavy opaque glass.  "Slag" glass?  Unsigned, of course.  I think it has some age to it.  Any clues would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Charles

Title: Re: Massive Heavy Pink Opaque "Slag Glass" (?) Mixing Bowl - Akro Agate (?)
Post by: pamela on November 20, 2013, 03:53:03 AM

Charles, I vote for jelly mould, American, pre-WWII  :)

Title: Re: Massive Heavy Pink Opaque "Slag Glass" (?) Mixing Bowl - Akro Agate (?)
Post by: Lustrousstone on November 20, 2013, 07:18:50 AM

Huge jelly Pamela, more like a punch bowl. No good for mixing with all those indents.

Title: Re: Massive Heavy Pink Opaque "Slag Glass" (?) Mixing Bowl - Akro Agate (?)
Post by: horochar on November 20, 2013, 12:48:34 PM

Great.  Now I will need to change my diet!  In all seriousness, a mold is clearly what it was meant to be, but strangely I see nothing comparable on the internet.  Based on what it is, I suspect it has little value, despite its rarity.  I will need to find a kitchenware museum!

Thanks all,
Charles

Title: Re: Massive Heavy Pink Opaque "Slag Glass" (?) Mixing Bowl - Akro Agate (?)
Post by: Mosquito on November 20, 2013, 01:10:09 PM

Quote from: horochar on November 20, 2013, 12:48:34 PM

Based on what it is, I suspect it has little value, despite its rarity.  I will need to find a kitchenware museum!

I think you might have to revise this statement. Actually I'd disagree strongly that it has little value. I'd also disagree with the suggested origins given above...

In my opinion, this is likely to be Chinese, and probably late Qing to Republic period. I've never seen one this big before, but the colour, lobed form and scalloped rim are all seen in Peking glass. The base finish is typical too :)

Some similar (but smaller) examples:
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/10561933 (scroll down)
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/18152710_chinese-pink-peking-glass-bowl
http://www.rubylane.com/item/320674-GL-8910/Late-19th-Early-20th-C

Title: Re: Massive Heavy Pink Opaque "Slag Glass" (?) Mixing Bowl - Akro Agate (?)
Post by: ahremck on November 20, 2013, 03:04:45 PM

Isn't life strange, Charles.  "One day a stone, one day a diamond"

Ross

Title: Re: Massive Heavy Pink Opaque "Slag Glass" (?) Mixing Bowl - Akro Agate (?)
Post by: horochar on November 20, 2013, 04:26:17 PM

What great news.  Thank you, Mosquito!  Life is certainly strange.