Author Topic: Rare Antique Venetian Floral Etched Mirror by Ongaro??? (Read 993 times)

vintageviews · « **on:** June 30, 2005, 02:14:07 PM »

Hi everyone,

I'm marketing an exceptional, large floral etched mirror in rococo style giltwood frame. In researching hundreds of vintage and antique mirrors online, I haven't seen anything like it. Signature appears to read Ongaro. Can anyone share any insights about the maker, age and market value of this unique mirror? Thank you!

http://www.goantiques.com/detail,antique-signed-giltwood,826374.html

Anne · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2005, 11:26:38 PM »

Hi Christopher,

Checking my copy of Ivo Haanstra's wonderful little book, Glass Fact File A-Z there is an entry for a Romero Ongaro, Glass refinery in Venice, Italy, active c.1948 (cut glass). There is also listed a firm called Ongaro and Fuga, Glassworks in Murano, Italy, active c. 1967 (cut glass & engraved glass).

Hope this may give you some pointers to follow.

RAY · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2005, 12:15:40 AM »

but why in a wood gilt frame?
in one of my murano books, the Ongaro and Fuga in my book's are all hot work glass frames

Anne · « **Reply #3 on:** July 01, 2005, 01:03:34 AM »

Ray, Perhaps that's a key difference between the Ongaro Fuga, and the Romero Ongaro works?

Frank · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2005, 08:40:29 PM »

This mirror is quite a bit older than 20th Century.

I will see what I can find on the engraver but don't hold your breath expecting a quick answer. The main mirror looks to have been resilvered. Can you send me some pics of the back and angles shots of each mirror with a white reflection.