Topic: Closepack id. ID = Murano

[glassobsessed]

I bought a box of weights and have managed to positively id the few decent ones apart from this closepack. Flat, polished base, 2½" in diameter and 2" tall.

My guesses have veered wildly between 'Murano' and 'Scottish' so any help would be much appreciated.

John

[SophieB]

Hi John,

This is definitely Murano.

SophieB

[Derek]

Hi John

Murano although these frit bases usulally have some adventurine in them as I cant see any here.

Derek

[glassobsessed]

Thank you both that is great. 

I can confirm that there is no aventurine in this one, I have a Toso type weight here with a frit base (that does) to compare.

John

[Roger H]

I have one similar and consider it to be a circa 1960, decent murano. No aventurine in mine either.
              Roger.

[Nick77]

Just seen it's twin on ebay with label which may help date it if anyone knows Murano Labels?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-BEAUTIFUL-COLOR-MURANO-ITALY-ART-MOSAIC-GLASS-PAPERWEIGHT-MILLEFIORI-/260937868866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc11be642

Nick

[Roger H]

Well thats clarified that well enough. wonder how much the offers were. never mind it doesn't matter.
Roger

[glassobsessed]

Lovely to see some more examples thank you, paperweights are still a bit of a mystery to me but I am slowly trying to learn more. I think it is time to invest in a book or two on the subject.

Roger, is your weight larger than this one or are the canes smaller?

John

[Roger H]

Its a larger weight at 3.20 inches diameter.  Roger.

[glassobsessed]

Thank you.