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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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ATHENA bowl sets

25/6/2018

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ATHENA (AN) bowl set
(AN) indicates that the set has been named by me and stands for 'Author's Name'.
The maker and country of origin of these sets is unknown at this point in time
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These three piece sets are thought to have been made in the 1930's.
Seen in crystal, amber, green, blue and pink in a clear and frosted finish.

Note that the Athena figurine is seen combined with the flower frogS pictured below.
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The Athena two piece figural flower frog is also seen in the bowls of different shape, size and pattern pictured below.
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Seen in crystal, amber, green, blue and pink in a clear and frosted finish.
A catalogue needs to be seen to confirm the maker and country of origin should you know of one could you please contact me.

​I can be contacted at 
gfbsets@gmail.com
Neil Cooper
20/10/2020 Update
This advertisement appeared in the NEWS newspaper in Adelaide South Australia on the 25th November 1938  
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The advertisement reads.
​72 only just arrived - newest shapes in continental Fruit and Flower Bowls in wanted colours of Green, Amber, Pink or Blue.
Several shapes to choose from, including a large bowl approximately 16 inches in diameter, with flower block  and figure center  piece  and including the newest posy ring on outside edge complete with black stand.
1 Comment
Dave Ford
23/8/2018 05:05:05 pm

I've seen the second bowl (amber with overlapping leaves) identified as Schweig-Muller. I have the bowl in pink but as a two piece set with a different (but similar) lady. You might also be interested that there is an Illuminated Set for sale on bay.UK also I.Ded as by the same Schweig-Muller.

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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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