Posted 9 years ago
MamaT
(27 items)
Known as 'Thousand Windows", this elegant bowl has something special; optical illusion. When looking through one of the 30 concave lenses you will see an almost endless multiplication of windows.... so cool!
By Simon Gate from Orrefors, Sweden.
For hallmark information:
http://www.great-glass.co.uk/glass%20notes/markn-r.htm
This gorgeous lead crystal bowl weighs approximately 9.25 pounds and measures:
9.33" wide
5.5" high
4" pedestal width
.75" pedestal height
.5" bowl wall
Recently found in a treasure trove of containers I learned it has been in our family for years, and years, but no one seems to know just how many.
I have this same one but smaller!!! a very beautiful simon gates bowl!!
Hi
I love, love, love your post.
Like you, i have being lucky to found 1 orrefors piece fews week ago from "Erika Lagerbielke" have a look.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/148286-orrofors-glass-bowlerika-lagerbielke-d
Regards
Alan
@SEAN68 - Agreed! Even more beautiful in morning light :)
@Alan2310 - I just looked at your piece... SO fabulous! To use your words.... I love, love, love your post. I learned a thing or two from the history. Thanks!
Hi
You are more then welcome:)
I just stated myself collecting glass, it's really interesting, learnings process.
I am happy you love it.
Regards
Alan
I am learning about this beautiful bowl myself. I found mine at Goodwill a few years ago, but I had no idea who made it...there isn't any signature or numbers on it anywhere. I just loved it because it was so unusual. I got it out the other day, thinking I might sell it on ebay, but when I finally was able to identify it, and the more I look at it, I've decided to keep it awhile. Since it is not signed, I wonder if it is a "second"?
Hi jitterbug1126 -
Funny you mention a piece with no signature or numbers. I recently found a beautiful bowl in a "junk shop" that does have "orrefors" etched, but that is all. I hope to find more info on pieces like those like ours.
have a great weekend!