Topic: Finely blown comport with flower garland, iridescent

[glassobsessed]

Another that has me stumped. Finely blown comport, neat snapped pontil mark and iridescent (applied to underside). 20cm in diameter with a garland of different coloured flowers around the middle.

The finish around the rim reminded me of 'stretch' glass.

John

[johnphilip]

Salviati , i sold the same about a month ago in a job lot . they usually have damaged flowers .

[glassobsessed]

Wow, thanks JP.

I did wonder about Murano, the similarity in technique to soffiati for one but the applied flowers just did not seem to fit with the little that I am familiar with.

Presumably earlier rather than later 20th century?

John

[johnphilip]

Yep , i believe so .

[glassobsessed]

Ta very much.

One of the flowers is damaged (2 of 4 petals lost), I bought it in a posh 'antiques center', it had been there for at least six months - I meant to buy it the last time I was there but forgot.

John

[johnphilip]

I have always liked them just had it too long , if perfect i would have kept it . They did small ones as well probably sets .