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ROSICE Glass who were a Czechoslovakian Glass Company

26/4/2016

The figurine pictured above is as seen in a Rosice Glass Company's 1958 glass catalogue.
It is unnamed in the catalogue.

APHRODITE (AN) figural flower frog.
(AN) indicates that the figural flower frog has been named by me and stands for 'Author's Name'.

The maker and country of origin of the Aphrodite flower frog is unknown at this point in time.
The size and range of colours are also unknown.

When comparing both figurines side by side as pictured the similarity in shape is obvious.
It suggests that they both could have been designed and made by the
Rosice Glass Company.

Research is on going for confirmation.
Should you know of a glass company catalogue or other documentation that will provide more information as to who made the Aphrodite flower frog please let me know.

I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper

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ELEPHANT themed items

18/4/2016

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ELEPHANT lamp base
The size, maker and country of origin is unknown at this point of time
It appears to be made in Opalescent coloured glass.
Other colours possible are crystal, amber, green, blue and pink.

ELEPHANT lidded ink well
The maker and country of origin of this item is unknown.

ELEPHANT with handler flower frog.
Scroll up and click onto the September 2014 Archived article for more information.

Is it possible that these two items may have been made by the same company.
I have only seen pictures of each of these little beauties to date.

Glass makers catalogue are required for confirmation.
Should you have or know of catalogues or other information that relates to these items could you please let me know.

I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper

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Josef Inwald Glass a Czechoslovakian glass company

18/4/2016

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Pictured above is the POISSON VOLANT (Flying Fish) two piece bowl set.
These two piece bowl sets are not easy to come by and are considered to be rare.
The bowl is 28cm in diameter.
The turquoise blue colour of this bowl set is amazing.
Seen in crystal, amber, green, blue and pink in a clear and frosted finish.

The bowl pictured below is made in the same pattern as the bowl above.

The difference is in the way the rim of this bowl has been flattened, to make a larger diameter bowl but a much shallower one.

The Dancing Lady, Flamingo's and Poisson Volant (Flying Fish) figurines are used in these bowls to make Float Bowl sets.
Neil Cooper

Flamingo's bowl set pictured above
The bowl is said to be 31.5cm in diameter.
Other colours likely are crystal, green. blue and pink.

I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper

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AUGUST WALTHER AND SOHNE a German Glass Company

10/4/2016

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MARINA oval bowl sets(AN)

The bowl sets pictured above are not shown in any of the August Walther and Sohne catalogues that I have seen.

The Marina one piece flower frog and the Pauline bowl  have been combined to create these sets.

The Marina one piece flower frog is seen in the1935 August Walther and Sohne catalogue. It is  21.5cm wide by 19cm high.
Seen in crystal, amber, green, blue, pink and Orlit malachite (cloud glass) in a frosted finish.

The Pauline bowl is seen in the 1935 August Walther and Sohne catalogue.
It is 32cm long by 21cm wide.
Seen in crystal, amber, green, blue, pink and Orlit brown (cloud glass) in a frosted finish.

Both of these items are listed separately in the catalogue.

As a collector of bowl sets I believe it is acceptable to combine pieces of glass to make up sets that is not seen in a glass makers catalogue.

However it is important to make sure that the items being used to make up these sets are pieces of glass made by the same maker.

By adhering to this philosophy the historical significance of the set is retained.

Should pieces of glass from different makers be used to make up a set, it becomes what is called  in the collecting world a Marriage and not a true set.

I can be contacted at  gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper

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STUBEN GLASS

2/4/2016

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Stuben Glass were a US glass company located in Corning New York in Stuben County.

QUAN YEN two piece figural flower frog
The flower frog pictured below is 8'' high.
Seen in crystal,amber, green, lavender in a clear finish also seen in jade and white(milk glass)
Picture and measurement used in this article were kindly supplied by a collector from the UNITED STATES.

Quan Yen or Quan Yin is known for her embodiment of compassionate and loving kindness.
As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, she hears the cries of all beings.

Quan Yin is said to enjoy a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and the Tibetan goddess Tara.
A quote from Wikipedia.

I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper

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Glass Bowls made by S Reich & Co

2/4/2016

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SAILING BOATS bowl (AN)
The bowl pictured below is as seen and numbered and unnamed in the S Reich & Co 1934 glass catalogue.
Rosice & Co was a Czechoslovakian glass company.
The catalogue gives the bowl the number 9021 and the bowls diameter size of 360mm.
The rim of the bowl has a design showing sea birds in flight and three sailing boats mounted on the rim.
Each sailing boat figurine may have a tapered peg with which to mount them on the rim of the bowl at the dolphin shaped feet where the glass is at it thickest.
Colours likely to be seen are crystal, amber, green, blue and pink in a frosted finish.

SEA BIRDS bowl (AN)
The bowl pictured below is 360 cm in diameter also with three dolphin shaped feet
The rim of the bowl has a design showing sea birds in flight.
The dish of the bowl is in a wave pattern.
Seen in amber and pink in a frosted finish.
Other colours likely are crystal, green and blue in a frosted finish.

I can be contacted at gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper

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I have been collecting glass float bowl sets since 1999.
I have written a collectors guide called "Pressed Glass Figural Flower Float Bowl Sets A Collectors Guide
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To view sample pages of the collectors guide click on "Book Sample Pages" above.

To purchase a copy of my book please contact me at gfbsets@gmail.com

Cost per book is AU$35.00 + p&p AU$7.00 = AU$42.00 within Australia using Bank Direct Deposit.

Other methods for purchase and payment considered by arrangement.

It is also available on ebay by clicking on the My Book on eBay button above.

This publication can als0 be purchased from the
West Virginia Museum Of American Glass
230 Main Avenue
Weston
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Phone: +1 304-269-5006

Neil Cooper

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ROSICE Glass who were a Czechoslovakian Glass Company

ELEPHANT themed items

Josef Inwald Glass a Czechoslovakian glass company

AUGUST WALTHER AND SOHNE a German Glass Company

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