Posted 12 years ago
vetraio50
(756 items)
Sometimes it pays to change your hunting patterns. Last Friday I decided to go out on the hunt but headed in another direction. I came across a Vinnies that normally has nothing to buy. I saw a bowl on the shelves behind the counter and had a double-take. It was surrounded by a lot of what I call "Blue Label Bohemia Cut Crystal" but it stood out.
It is a later production piece by Lalique in the "Pinsons" pattern (originally designed by René Lalique in 1933 and launched again for production in 1951). So far I think I have counted twenty two little finches that inhabit the brambles. There is not a berry to be seen! They have eaten them all for sure! They all have a mischievous look on their faces. I reckon they are ready to pounce on anything tempting placed in the bowl. Perhaps it's an encouragement to keep the bowl clear of anything that might attract their attention? The zig-zagged brambles of a black-berry bush are highlighted by the jagged edges of the leaves: the bowl is a real 'touchy-feely' because of the amazing quality of the moulded decoration. The exterior of the bowl has a frosted finish highlighting the individual birds against the jagged leaves and bramble vine.
The mark is a just the two line script mark of Lalique / France. Within the bowl is the remnant of the Lalique sticker that can be felt but is unseen. The printing and gilding of that sticker wore off long ago. It's a very successful production piece and is still available. I now have a modern piece to complement the Gui bowl that was made by Lalique in the 1920's.
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/24816-my-lalique-gui-bowl
I'm off to find something else!
H: 9.5 cm or 3.7"
W: 24 cm or 9.5"
Many thanks obscurities and Bellin68 too!
Many thanks eye4beauty & czechman too!
A great pattern and not really modern
that signature dates 1960-76
A great pattern and not really modern
that signature dates 1960-76
Many thanks inky, mandMoir and londonloetzlearner too!
Thanks too for the info about the signature!
So intricate! Stunning!
Many thanks, cogito!
Wow V! Guess you will be going back to that Vinnies a little more often! Nice find!!
Hi Amber! I went back on Saturday and bought a plate I should have bought the day before! Went out today but came home with nothing. Hope you and yours are all well!
That is so funny V. I am like that too. Did you wonder all night if it would be there?
We are good here. Nice BBQ last night with friends. Super busy work week, yuck!
Many thanks Amber and musikchoo too!
Many thanks Hedgwalker!
Hi, Sean! Went on the hunt in the rain but found nothing so came home and raided the shed for new photos! How are you happening?
Many thanks mikielikesigns2!
Many thanks Amy and miKKo too!
Hi Amy I just measured it and pity in the dimensions:
H: 9.5 cm or 3.7"
W: 24 cm or 9.5"
Many thanks Marc112!
Many thanks mon amie Amy!
Stunning piece :)
Many thanks Vol de Nuit!
Many thanks back in Ozmarty!
Many thanks kulektor!
Many thanks miederman!
Many thanks Leah!
Hi vetraio50, Beautiful bowl!! Is Vinnies like a Charity shop/donated goods shop or similar? I have a lovely bowl by Jobling, very reminiscent of Lalique - I must dig it out and put it on!
Hi Justanovice, thanks for your comments.
Vinnies is Australian slang for the St Vincent de Paul Society.
They run thrift stores everywhere here in Oz.
I look forward to seeing that Jobling bowl, too!
Many thanks LoetzDance!
Many thanks nldionne!
You are very welcome, is beautiful as are all of your posts.
ONE OF MY FAVS:) MATE!!! NICE:)!!
Many thanks SEAN and bratjdd! Too!
Your very welcome Kevin:)
STUNNING!!!
Many thanks MSL & AEON too
Meow... this is awesome...
Many thanks to the Doctor!
Doctor Meow Fluffy!!
My apologies, Doctor Meow Fluffy!
Heehee :)
Nice bowl... I have just acquired one.
Many thanks NEWFLD !!!!!