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Offline natefox

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Unknown Millefiori
« on: February 27, 2013, 09:06:21 PM »
I have done some research and I think I have a medium concentric millefiori. the dimensions are 2 1/2'' tall and roughly 3'' wide. correct me if im wrong please. I dont have a clue who the artist is or any idea how to date the paperweight. thank you for your help!

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Re: Unknown Millefiori
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2013, 09:16:07 PM »
Hi wellcome to the board, I'd say made in Murano, Italy by Fratelli Toso 1970's - 1980's

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Re: Unknown Millefiori
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2013, 09:27:31 PM »
hello, thank you for the info and for the welcome! also i was looking at some other posts and i forgot to mention the bottom, it sits very flat, and no signature or any stamp of any kind.

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Re: Unknown Millefiori
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2013, 10:15:01 PM »
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I agree - Murano, probaly Fratelli Toso.

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