Glass bowl.... hat?

[twiasp]

Picked this up at a thrift store today for 3 dollars. Not sure why it just caught my eye. It kinda looks like an upside down hat. Any information on it would be outstanding if it was a good pick or not. Sorry for the poor lighting of the photos.

 

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[dumpsterdiver]

I'll post the obligatory what is on the bottom? Signature? The red wrap is a nice cherry red. Until recently the chinese had never really nailed that color. Based on that I would lean toward US Studio or Murano glass. If the bottom has a nice polish and no signature I would lean more towards Murano or Poland. But just a guess. It would make a really cool pendant light.

 

[twiasp]

the bottom base has a small area that isn't high gloss but rather ground looking to make it flat. no signatures or anything.

 

[diggummup]

It's a nice looking piece, however in my opinion it's modern contemporary. Made to look like a piece of Murano. Possibly Chinese or Mexican made.

 

[dumpsterdiver]

That probably rules out it being from Italy. My best guess would be Polish or American. If you are really dedicated you could start searching for look a likes on ebay and hope to find one with a sticker. Or hope someone else chimes in here.

 

[dumpsterdiver]

It's a nice looking piece, however in my opinion it's modern contemporary. Made to look like a piece of Murano. Possibly Chinese or Mexican made.

If very modern last few years or so I would say this is right on. Mexican glass still has lots of bubbles if you look closely.

 

[MRBeyer]

I saw some hand tossed Polish made art glass on a recent business trip. Strikes me as similar. Might also look in that direction.

 

[unclemac]

Mexican from Sinaloa, most likely Mazatlan. Very nice for 3 bucks