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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: trdhrdr007 on January 23, 2010, 10:56:16 PM

Title: Help with possible Murano Clown
Post by: trdhrdr007 on January 23, 2010, 10:56:16 PM

I bought what I was told was a Murano clown at an estate sale this weekend because the wife thought it was cute.  Now I'm wondering if it actually is a Murano piece, & if so what it might be worth.  The clown didn't have a label & it stands just under 9" high.  This was a fairly high end estate with a lot of older glass & porcelain so I'm hoping it's real.

Title: Re: Help with possible Murano Clown
Post by: ardy on January 23, 2010, 11:49:41 PM

I am no expert with figures but this doesn't look right to me. I suspect it is Chinese but one of the others will most probably set you straight.

Title: Re: Help with possible Murano Clown
Post by: skay on January 25, 2010, 01:22:41 PM

I have a collection of very similar clowns and one has a Murano label on the hat.  I can't seem to post a picture but same hands, feet, face etc.

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Title: Re: Help with possible Murano Clown
Post by: dirk. on January 25, 2010, 05:00:35 PM

First: Welcome trdhrdr007!  :)
This clown made by Joska in Bodenmais / Bavaria looks quite similar:
Joska clown - ebay (http://cgi.ebay.de/Clown--aus-Glas--_W0QQitemZ120517319314QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20100118?IMSfp=TL100118226009r25336)