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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: Otis Orlando on March 06, 2010, 02:40:21 AM

Title: Two Amythist Small Vases - ID = Murano souvenir, generic
Post by: Otis Orlando on March 06, 2010, 02:40:21 AM
These vases meaures 12cm in height, top 3.6cm dia. and the base 3.2cm.  Can anyone identify these vases? Originator and age would be of great help.  Many thanks in anticipation.
Title: Re: Two Amythist Small Vases
Post by: Otis Orlando on March 06, 2010, 02:41:26 AM
Additional Pic.
Title: Re: Two Amythist Small Vases
Post by: Ivo on March 06, 2010, 07:46:58 AM
Murano souvenir vases with galvanic silver deposit. If you polish them up, you risk losing the decoration. Made any time 20s-70s. Not of great value.
Title: Re: Two Amythist Small Vases
Post by: Otis Orlando on March 06, 2010, 02:55:23 PM
Thanks very much Ivo, for identifying these.  Most appreciated.  They were only purchased from a charity shop as a pair for under £2.00.