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Rare Franz Josef Palme Signed Webb 'Rock Crystal' Bowl c1905
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Scottish Antiques are a third generation family team of professional antiquarians with five full time members of staff. We supply a wide range of unusual and rare 18th and 19th century glass and porcelain to collectors around the world. Balusters and Balustroids to Air Twists and Opaque Twist glasses. We always have a selection of Worcester porcelain, Swansea, Spode and Sèvres and other 18th century manufactories from Germany, England and France . We are dedicated to meeting the requirements of collectors from Adelaide to Zurich.

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Code 2016093001

Quantity : 3 available

Heading : Webb rock crystal finger bowl
Period : Edward VII
Date : c1905
Origin : Thomas Webb and Sons, England
Colour : Clear
Design : Ribbed and waisted form. Sweeping cuts form floral stems which twist around each bowl. Pattern number 26500
Base : Polished pontil. Each bowl bares the mark 'Webb' mark used between 1906-1935, accompanied by the signature of Palme in diamond point.
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 3 7/8 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 615 grams

Additional Information : Franz Josef Palme was a Bohemian wheel engraver from Steinschönau who joined Thomas Webb & Co in 1882. Palme helped to give Stourbridge its reputation for the highest quality of glass engraving. We have attached a picture of Palme still at work in 1929

Refferences : For an exmaple of J.Palme engraving please see - 20th Century Brittish Glass by Charles R.Hajdamach - Page 241 plate 503

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