I have to admit that I have a certain
fondness for these French Art Deco wrought iron pieces, and this footed
bowl is no exception. I love the orange glass which was so popular at
that time. The glass bowl can't be removed from the wrought iron frame.
This piece is in original condition, not having been repainted as the
French often do as part of the restoration process. Many American
collectors prefer to have the piece as original as possible, and I'm one
of them. I love seeing the imperfections in an antique piece as they
show me that it's the genuine article. The first three photographs may
look like the same view, but they're actually all different, each one
showing the bowl from one arm to the next. This Art Deco treasure is in
very good condition with no chips or cracks in the glass insert. It is signed by the manufacturer, Muller Frères Lunéville, on the side of the glass insert (refer to picture 12).
This
centerpiece measures 7 1/4" in height, and the diameter of
the metal base is 5 3/4". The glass bowl measures 9 3/4" across.