Here is one of the less well-known etches from Cambridge Glass; this one is number 727. It reminds me of puffs of cotton balls or clover blossoms in a wide band with leaves and scrolls. It's a very appealing design that looks exceptionally good on a piece like this bowl that is big enough to show off the pattern.
Console bowls were made to be centerpieces, usually flanked by candles set in matching candle holders, on a table, or set on a side table. Side tables were called console tables, thus the name. Bowls with rolled rims, like this one, are dramatic pieces that are great settings for the wonderful etchings. You can even get glass frogs to set inside the bowl, yet the flowers and water will not obscure the beautiful etch.
Console bowls are a personal favorite and I hope to entice you to enjoy them too!
No comments:
Post a Comment