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Hi and welcome to my website

 I have set up this web page to enable newly found information to be shared about Glass Float Bowl Sets and other  glass related items of interest.
 Comments are most welcomed.

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ROSICE 1958 glass catalogue.

31/8/2015

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Pictured below is page 22 of this catalogue
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It may be possible to combine the figurines #1928 and #1938 with the vase and flower frog ring which are both numbered 365 above on the catalogue page to make a figural vase set.
I have cut and pasted the following pictures from the Rosice catalogue to demonstrate how each of the sets could be assembled.
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 APHRODITE figurine #1928 is 16cm high.   VENUS figurine #1938 is 19cm high.
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APHRODITE figurine seen in blue with a frosted finish.

VENUS figurine seen in blue and pink in a frosted finish and pink in a clear finish.
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These figurines are likely to be seen in crystal, amber and green
The VENUS figurine picture has been kindly given to me by a collector from Adelaide South Australia.
Further information about these figurines is seen in the Archived articles dated April 2016 and September 2021.
I can be contacted at  gfbsets@gmail.com

Neil Cooper
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Josef Inwald glassworks

28/8/2015

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 The catalogue page pictured above  gives an insight into some of  the wonderful figural flower frogs and  float bowls that were designed and made by the  Josaf Inwald  glassworks.
1.  Bowl Number 627 has a water Lilly pattern 

2. Bowl  Number 652 has a swallows in flight pattern on the rim. This bowl is pictured below as number 652.

3.  Bowl Number 725 has a tulip pattern.

4.  Bowl Number 729 has a mermaid pattern. This bowl has been combined with the Dancing lady figural flower frog   Number 862.

5.  Bowl Number 732 is a variation of Bowl Number 627.

6.  Bowl Number 858 has a mermaid pattern with water lily's on the rim. This bowl is pictured below as Number 858.


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Bowl Number 858
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Bowl Number 652
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Bowl Number 725


All of the above bowls are likely to be seen in Crystal, Amber, Green, Blue and Pink and possibly other colours.

I can be contacted at  gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper
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A search and find

28/8/2015

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I have been  looking  for a bowl set called "ARABELLA" which was made by  AUGUST WALTHER AND SÖHNE a German glass company.

During the month of  March 2015  I came across an ARABELLA one piece pink coloured figural flower frog for sale. 
It was  listed on eBay under an obscure title and it is now in my collection.
 
 


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The  search is now on to find the bowl to complete the set.
In May 2015 I decided to stop and check out an antique shop which I had passed may times before.
I asked the owner does he have any glass float bowl sets for sale he said no.
He did mention that they had been  readily  available years ago but no longer.
Whilst in the shop  I noticed a bowl in a display cabinet full of costume jewellery.
On closer inspection I realised it was the exact bowl that I wanted to complete this set.
I asked the store owner was he interested in selling this bowl and to my surprise  he said yes.
On close inspection I found  the bowl to be in perfect condition.  
I asked for his sell price he came straight back to me and asked me to make him an offer.
Following my realistic offer he said that is a fair price and he  gave me a unexpected fantastic discount.
It just goes to show you never know what is waiting to be discovered.
Neil Cooper

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                          The completed August Walther and Söhne ARABELLA bowl set

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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
    2014"

    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 with tracking 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
    WV 26452
    United States
    Phone: +1 304-269-5006

      Neil Cooper




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