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Title: Close Pack paperweight over bronze aventurine base - Murano?
Post by: josordoni on December 14, 2006, 02:38:27 PM
Am I right to assume that this rather good millefiori over a bronze aventurine base is definitely Murano?  Any one any ideas of possible maker?

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4334   side view
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-4333  base

thanks!

Title: Re: Close Pack paperweight over bronze aventurine base - Murano?
Post by: glasstrufflehunter on December 14, 2006, 04:44:45 PM
That is a very nice Murano.

I do wish I could find a book on identifying Murano paperweight makers.
Title: Re: Close Pack paperweight over bronze aventurine base - Murano?
Post by: josordoni on December 14, 2006, 04:53:44 PM
That is a very nice Murano.

I do wish I could find a book on identifying Murano paperweight makers.

from your mouth to God's ears...

Title: Re: Close Pack paperweight over bronze aventurine base - Murano?
Post by: David E on December 14, 2006, 05:32:26 PM
That is a very nice Murano.

I do wish I could find a book on identifying Murano paperweight makers.
This is what research is all about - finding out the truth. If you see an opportunity to expand your own knowledge and help others in the process, then why not take up the challenge? :)

I'm sure there are many others just waiting for such a book to be published.
Title: Re: Close Pack paperweight over bronze aventurine base - Murano?
Post by: josordoni on December 14, 2006, 05:41:31 PM
I think you have to be of a particularly meticulous mind set to be a good researcher,  I know I am not as good at the minutae as the bigger picture. 
Title: Re: Close Pack paperweight over bronze aventurine base - Murano?
Post by: glasstrufflehunter on December 14, 2006, 10:25:39 PM
True confession here: I have seriously considered writing just such a book. It will likely be years before I felt like I had mastery of the subject. I have an eye for detail and I love research.

The process will also involve collecting examples of the different makers. Oh dear, isn't that a shame?  ;D
Title: Re: Close Pack paperweight over bronze aventurine base - Murano?
Post by: Anne on December 15, 2006, 12:32:35 AM
The process will also involve collecting examples of the different makers. Oh dear, isn't that a shame?  ;D

We all have our crosses to bear!  ;D