Featured Alabaster Ceiling bowl

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Sophie Nich, May 26, 2026 at 9:29 AM.

  1. Sophie Nich

    Sophie Nich New Member

    Hello everyone!
    I want to establish a rough idea as to when this ceiling bowl could have been fabricated. It is made from gypsum alabaster and has a diameter of 330mm and a height of 70mm. It was acquired in 2000, but beyond this, there is no knowledge of where this piece was fabricated, nor an understanding of the decorative style it evokes.

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    Sophie Nich, May 26, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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  2. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    The 2 pics are of the same piece? I'm missing something here...
     
    wlwhittier, May 26, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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  3. ola402

    ola402 Well-Known Member

    Did the fixture get broken or is it in 2 pieces and your 2nd photo is just the center?
     
    ola402, May 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It looks 1920s to me, but it also looks like it has had a life.
    Most likely Italian made.
     
    Any Jewelry, May 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    looks like 4 pieces......
     
    komokwa, May 26, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Could be. It is difficult to see if that straight crack is all the way through.
     
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    Any Jewelry, May 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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  7. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Ahh...with pic 2 being the central piece. Got it!
     
    wlwhittier, May 26, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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  8. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    One photo is inside the bowl and the other outside, its been glued back together after breaking.
    I would say 20's
    If reused the heat from any bulb could melt the glue.
     
    daveydempsey, May 26, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    1920s would be considered Edwardian, fyi. And you have no hardware? It would help confirm date.

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    Debora, May 26, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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    cxgirl, May 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Yes, of course. Thank you for the correction.

    Debora
     
    Debora, May 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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