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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: jonspencer on July 27, 2019, 07:04:26 PM

Title: question about a bullicante design bowl with Murano label
Post by: jonspencer on July 27, 2019, 07:04:26 PM

I am curious about the gold bubbles on the bottom which seem to be in the shape of a "D"

has anyone seen this type of marking before? is it common?

piece is 16 x 12 x 5 cm

Title: Re: question about a bullicante design bowl with Murano label
Post by: catshome on July 27, 2019, 08:29:20 PM

I can't quite tell from the picture......but is it possible it's caused by the base being polished a bit thinner over the centre and losing all of some of the bubbles and the surface of others? 

Title: Re: question about a bullicante design bowl with Murano label
Post by: glassobsessed on July 28, 2019, 04:52:57 AM

It is the polishing compound stuck in the bubbles that have been exposed. You could pick it out with a pin or suchlike if you wanted to.

John

Title: Re: question about a bullicante design bowl with Murano label
Post by: jonspencer on July 29, 2019, 03:32:47 PM

thanks for the tip, it cleaned up quite nicely

I also found another use for my Waterpik  ;D

Title: Re: question about a bullicante design bowl with Murano label
Post by: catshome on July 29, 2019, 06:30:22 PM

What a great tip for cleaning delicate intricate pieces.....maybe we should add that to the thread on cleaning glass!