Author Topic: Fratelli Toso? A.Ve.M? Advice on ID please - one for svazzo? (Read 3534 times)

David E · « **on:** May 10, 2005, 11:10:27 AM »

Hi,

I recently acquired a dish that could either be Fratelli Toso or A.Ve.M or 'none of the above'

So would appreciate help in an ID and what are the distinguishing features of these two Muranese makers?

Features a transparent blue glass, with silver inclusions and overlaid murrines. Has three equally spaced lips around the rim.

Javier: I noticed a Fratelli Toso dish on your Trocadero site that's similar in some respects. Here are the photos.

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As always, thanks in advance.

David :mrgreen:

Laura Friedman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2005, 03:36:56 PM »

It is not by AVEM, and I've never seen anything resembling it with a Fratelli Toso label.

It appears to be circa 1960s or 70s, if that is any help.

David E · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2005, 03:41:41 PM »

Thanks Laura - must admit I'd forgotten your Web site was a good resource for Murano :oops:

I suppose it can be reasonably assumed to be Murano, though?

David :mrgreen:

Laura Friedman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2005, 03:49:32 PM »

Looks Italian to me!

Best,

svazzo · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2005, 03:03:33 AM »

Hi David,
I agree with Laura in the date, probably 70's, and Italian.
I cant say for sure if it is Fratelli, as the ones I have seen in Cobalt/Dark Amethyst are much thicker pieces. This one looks pretty thin, and the murrines/canes are not as sharp (as far as the look of them) as the Toso pieces. I have seen other bowls like yours in solid colors with the common Venetian Glass labels, but not with any labels by Fratelli Toso.
Javier

Anonymous · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2005, 08:12:06 AM »

Hi Javier, Laura,

Thanks for the response.

The photos may have exaggerated the thin/thickness of the glass (much the same as those seen on eBay with solid colours). Some murrines are quite sharp, although many have a 'smeared' appearance. I suppose the glass colour is the only doubtful area but the info. provided is much appreciated and it was one piece I was going to keep anyway, irrespective of its attribution.

David :mrgreen:

svazzo · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2005, 06:01:12 PM »

Hi David,
What I meant by sharp, was that the cut cane pieces in the bowl dont have a defined pattern.
Javier

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