newbie without a clue but with a question

[mstiams]

Hi all...brand new to this site. I honestly know nothing about glassware, but I would like to know if anyone here can help me identify anything about a glass bowl (?) my mother-inlaw gave me. Thanks so much for any help!

I hope I've attached the pic correctly.

[fossilfly]

Any signatures/labels?

[mstiams]

not that I can see...I know the pic doesn't do it justice.

[TxSilver]

Do you have any idea how old it is? The glass and shape make me think Lavorazione, but it would just be a guess. Do you know that it is Murano?

Anita

[mstiams]

Hi...thanks for your response. I have no idea how old it is or what kind of glass it is. I just happened to be poking around ebay yesterday and saw examples of Murano which made me start wondering. I'm not even sure if my mother-inlaw knows where she got it...it is not normally something I would choose but the colors go well in our living room and it actually looks quite cool. I guess I should do some research on Lavorazione now? Thanks!

[TxSilver]

A couple more possibilities (among many :) are Chalet -- Canada, I believe -- and Crystal Clear of Murano. Lavorazione and Crystal Clear have done many bowls that have the clear glass on the outer borders. Lavorazione and Chalet have done a lot of pieces with sharp points. These companies are not alone in doing these works of glass art, but they have done several similar, so may be a good starting point. Good luck in finding the maker quickly. It can be exasperating. Maybe someone here will know exactly who did the piece.

Anita

[mstiams]

Alex at artofvenice.com was kind enough to let me email him a pic of the bowl and this was his response:

Hi,
it is at 90% made here in Murano,
but it is a pretty common production, very used during '50s, '60s and 70s.
Nice, not a piece of art, just a good craft, . Conserve it!

Sincerely

Alex

And, thank you TXSilver for helping me. I am in Canada so perhaps Chalet is the maker....hopefully, I'll find out soon :)

[glassman]

Alex at artofvenice.com was kind enough to let me email him a pic of the bowl and this was his response:

Hi,
it is at 90% made here in Murano,
but it is a pretty common production, very used during '50s, '60s and 70s.
Nice, not a piece of art, just a good craft, . Conserve it!



Mstiams, Hi and welcome! Alex also contributes his knowledge to another MG board as well, and is very knowledgeable. It is indeed a nice piece!

[mstiams]

Thanks, Glassman!