French Art Deco Sabino Opalescent Glass Bowl Plate, 1930s

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French Art Deco Sabino opalescent glass bowl plate, 1930s French Art Deco opalescent glass, made by Marius-Ernest Sabino (1878-1961) an … Read more French Art Deco Sabino opalescent glass bowl plate, 1930s French Art Deco opalescent glass, made by Marius-Ernest Sabino (1878-1961) an Italian-born Parisian. This bowl turns opalescent in certain light. That is why the pictures have a dark background. In normal daylight it is a frosted clear glass, with certain light bluish on the relief pattern of ammonite on the outside of the bowl. the ammonite act as the legs of the bowl. The bowl measures 5.2 cm high and 39.8 cm diagonal. The weight is 2035 grams. The bowl has some miniscule glass air bubbles, no chips or cracks Sabino glass was founded in Paris in 1919 by Marius Ernest Sabino. (Italian born) Originally Sabino glass was either marked "Sabino France" because it was intended for export, or "Sabino Paris" if it was intended for sale within France. Post-war production has all been made in France and then exported to the USA. The larger pieces still carry the "Sabino Paris" signature, which was etched onto the base of the pieces. This is the older piece etched with Sabino Paris in the center This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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