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An Art Deco Odeon Style Blue Over Crystal Glass Bowl with Heavy Silver Overlay, France C.1930
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An Art Deco Odeon Style Blue Over Crystal Glass Bowl with Heavy Silver Overlay, France C.1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Mark J West
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An Art Deco Odeon style blue over crystal glass bowl with heavy silver overlay, France c.1930

see also markwest-glass.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.375cm (5.66")
Width
30.625cm (12.06")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated this Silver Overlay Glass Bowl to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241523
Dealers Internal Reference
1637
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Description
An Art Deco Odeon style blue over crystal glass bowl with heavy silver overlay, France c.1930

see also markwest-glass.com

Height
14.375cm (5.66")
Width
30.625cm (12.06")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Silver Overlay Glass Bowl to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241523
Dealers Internal Ref
1637
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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Mark J West is a registered member of BADA 

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A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body.
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Archive I A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body.

An Art Deco Odeon Style Blue Over Crystal Glass Bowl with Heavy Silver Overlay, France C.1930

Archive II A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body. View II
Archive III A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body. View III
Archive IV A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body. View IV
Archive V A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body. View V
Archive VI A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body. View VI
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A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body.
An Art Deco Odeon style blue over crystal glass bowl with heavy silver overlay, France c.1930
Ref: SA1241523
A cobalt blue cut crystal bowl featuring a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialCrystal, Glass, Silver Overlay
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Silver
  • MotifsGeometric arches, Scalloped rim, Circular lens cuts, Silver overlay
  • SizeH 14.375 cm (6 in) x W 30.625 cm (12 in)

This Art Deco Odeon style bowl takes the form of a cobalt blue over crystal glass vessel with a heavy silver overlay, originating from France around 1930. The piece displays a flared scalloped rim decorated with geometric silver overlay arches and circular lens cuts around the lower body. The smooth glossy finish contrasts the deep blue glass against the reflective silver elements. Measuring 14.375 cm high and 30.625 cm wide, the bowl sits at a scale suitable for display as a decorative centrepiece. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a striking decorative bowl positioned on a sideboard top, dining table, or entryway console. The striking combination of rich blue glass and metallic overlay provides a distinct visual accent for period-inspired interiors.

Silver overlay glassware gained immense popularity during the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in France and Germany. Designers used electroplating techniques to fuse intricate geometric patterns onto coloured cut crystal, blending industrial modernism with luxury decorative arts.

The process involved painting a conductive flux design onto the glass vessel, which was then submerged in an electroplating bath. Pure silver was electrically deposited onto the pre-painted areas, creating a durable metallic design bonded directly to the cut crystal surface.

Authentic period pieces typically feature heavy hand-cut or cased glass with thick, electroplated silver rather than thin painted leaf. Look for maker marks or silver purity stamps near the rim or base, hand-cut facets, and expected age-related oxidisation or light wear along high points.

Place the piece centrally on a dark wood sideboard, marble console, or glass dining table where light can pass through the coloured crystal. The geometric silver patterns complement both modern minimalist aesthetics and classic interior settings.

Wash gentle by hand using lukewarm water and mild dish soap, avoiding immersion for extended periods. Polish the silver overlay lightly with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized non-abrasive silver cream, ensuring polish does not collect in cut glass grooves.
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