The Bloch Brouille

[Jack Griffin]

I saw this video on the Perroquet thread. Damn. Has anyone thought of making repros of these?

[Derrick]

Damn...that's one sweet Brouille! I want one!!!

[rob fritz]

Yeah Scott, I saw that video on another thread, I would definitely want one. Did you try to google it ?

[Brian Robinson]

I drew up a prototype of a handblown glass version several years ago. No one I found wanted to try to make it.

[Jack Griffin]

Someone who makes jewelry could do this. It would be fairly easy to do in brass, then perhaps our pal Rob could do the nickel plating.... Brian, I'd be happy to take a copy of those drawings and try to find someone to make a few samples. Hmm we could have a marketable item here.

[Clement Arnoux (Aggelos)]

I saw this video on the Perroquet thread. Damn. Has anyone thought of making repros of these?

Well, as far as I know there is a serious discussion about a repro, the current status is :

- maker found

- owner (one of the 4/5) willing to help found, but has not yet provided enough information

- broker found

[OMG_Bill]

-Customers found

[techdiver]

Bill, isn't a bit too big for your glass.

[Clement Arnoux (Aggelos)]

It's not very big. I heard that the original does not fit on everything, not even on an etched cordon or some pontarlier with a large cup

[Absomphe]

Bill, isn't a bit too big for your glass.

 

Not my Absomphesized™ glasses.

 

Bill would fit in those perfectly.

[Jack Griffin]

I have detailed photos and close-ups of this brouille. I am meeting with a designer today to see if a modern version inspired by this (but not an exact copy) can be affordably made out of nickel-plated brass. If this person can help me, I'd consider making 6 or so for people who want a completely handmade funtional art piece.

 

I'll keep you posted.

 

EDIT: I had a meeting a friend who is a brilliant metalworker and jewelry designer. He can wax sculpt and make this in solid silver. He is going to work up a price after he thinks about this a bit more. I would modify it so there are no legs, and go a bit wider on the base so it could be used with a wider variety of glasses, by resting on top of the rim rather than inside it. This is similar to the glass brouille that is currently being marketed. The rest could be done in an almost exact match. Any thoughts, ideas, or interest? It sure won't be cheap, but we're talking a handmade piece of art.

[mgs]

please add me to your list of possible buyers..... thanks !!!

 

- Marcelo

[pt447]

I would purchase one of these without a doubt!

[Jack Griffin]

It seems an esteemed friend an member here is involved in just such a project, so I am stepping back for now until I know more about it. I may still produce a modern version based on this in solid silver or stainless, so as not to step on this gentleman's toes.

[Harry]

was the repro ever made for the market? where can i get one?

[Jack Griffin]

Nope...I simply fell so in love with the antiques, that I decided not to pursue this. Too many guitars to make anyway! Hopefully at some point the project i heard about will come to pass, and repros will be be available.

[Harry]

scott, please let us know when they become available.......

[Jack Griffin]

I won't know any more about it than you! We'll all have to just wait and see...They are amazing little gizmos aren't they!

[Clement Arnoux (Aggelos)]

I will.

[Harry]

Clement, we will all be awaiting to hear from you then.............

[Cinquantenaire]

I am also interested in one of these if they are made--so, add me to the list! Thank you.

[Clement Arnoux (Aggelos)]

So far, the only thing I know is that the project is approaching maturity. But AFAIK, reproducing the exact Brouille would be far too expensive.

[Clement Arnoux (Aggelos)]

Something tells me that a look to Vert d'Absinthe's facebook account is in order...

[greytail]

Something tells me you should link it.

[ilion]

I believe this is what you're looking for: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151714541016196&set=a.159081486195.130633.135794126195&type=1&theater

[greytail]

Thanks. Looks very cool.

[Georges Meliès]

I like!

[Jack Griffin]

Clément, It's a lovely homage to the original extremely rare Bloch, which thanks to you, I was privileged to enjoy in July. I believe there are only 3 or 4 examples in the world? Luc, if you see this, nice job; rather than copy it, you honored it!

[Georges Meliès]

I agree with you Scott -- I appreciate the fact that it's an homage rather than a replica. It's beautifully rendered. I expect these will sell like hotcakes. I know I'll be first in line.

[Clement Arnoux (Aggelos)]

Clément, It's a lovely homage to the original extremely rare Bloch, which thanks to you, I was privileged to enjoy in July. I believe there are only 3 or 4 examples in the world? Luc, if you see this, nice job; rather than copy it, you honored it!

 

Correct. 4 or 5 known and owned actually. There may be more out there, who knows, but its "prototype" status is quite clear, so they must be scarce.

 

I agree with you Scott -- I appreciate the fact that it's an homage rather than a replica. It's beautifully rendered. I expect these will sell like hotcakes. I know I'll be first in line.

 

Nope you'll have to wait I call dibbs :p

 

Actually they've been erring for a while. They tried to reproduce something close initially, but it proved hard, expensive, and yes, "too close". I have seen several prototypes (even one with a see saw), hand made by Sebastien from Vert d'Absinthe, and you could even see one of them in their shop at a time.

They told me about this version, but I discovered it quite at the same time as you all

 

Very nice work indeed, I need to have one to sit next to its elder