Hi, glasstrufflehunter, I had a reply all typed out a few days ago and then
lost it when I went to post!!!!! :hb2: Anyway, things got busy after that.
I understand what you are saying about the zigzag canes, especially in the central cane, and agree that FT is the likely maker. As for the bullseye canes, I should have looked in my own
back yard for an example in a Murano weight which I believe was identified as 3-Fiori some time back. As far as age goes, I still lean toward earlier than the '70's but have nothing concrete to base my inclination on. The weight overall is just "different" from my other Muranos and for such a large weight, it really doesn't seem to have that heftiness that most Muranos do. And then there is that concave base and scar ....
I'm really glad you like this garlanded Murano and do very much appreciate your thoughts and willingness to share them. If you come up with anything else, please let me know.
Happy New Year in good health and good times .... Lily
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