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Offline malcmat

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Modern Murano
« on: October 06, 2013, 08:27:28 AM »
Is this  large P/W  Murano 86cm dia and 65cm tall and a flat ground polished base.
Many thanks

Malc

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Re: Modern Murano
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2013, 02:05:41 PM »
Hi.

Yes, it is a Murano paperweight. The overall style and cane design probably dates it to the mid 20th century, rather than the last 30 years.

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Re: Modern Murano
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2013, 03:50:47 PM »
Many thanks Alan yet again.

Malcolm

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