This is a late 20th century Daum, Nancy, large and heavy paté de verre Poissons bowl or coupelle. The bowl is in excellent condition. It shows minimal age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with use. The bowl is in the form of an open sphere depicting fish swimming in an ocean with breaking waves at the top. The lower part of the bowl sits on the backs of three fish whose tail fins act as the “legs” of the bowl. The bowl is cast in predominantly blue glass with amber glass highlights for the crashing waves. The bowl measures 13 cm (5.2 inches) in diameter at its widest point. The bowl 14 cm (5.6 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any other obvious evidence of restoration. The bowl is unsigned but unmistakably Daum. It does not come in its original box. It weighs in at 1.3 kg. (~ 2 lb. 14 oz.). Quote item: 8955 Please note: 1. All prices quoted are exclusive of postage. Postage is calculated by weight and charged at the prevailing UK Post Office rates without any additional fees for materials. Please see our Shipping & Returns page for more information. 2. Payment is by Paypal, by credit/debit card (through Paypal as clearer), by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or by personal cheque. We do not retain any of your financial information on our system. If you wish to make an alternative payment arrangement please contact us at [email protected]. 3. If you decide that you do not like the piece you have bought when it arrives you have up to 30 days to return the piece to us. Please note our returns policy on our Shipping & Returns page.
