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David555:
Hi

I have a fair few of these bowls - sold some on eBay, kept most - for some reason many seemed to have turned up in Scotland?

Amazing quality in varied shapes (seaform) - all using triple layer with gold and silver aventurine - these bits seem to keep their labels well and it's nice to have most with even slightly worn ones - label says 'Hand Made Genuine Venetian glass - Made in Murano Italy, Vetro Artistico Veneziano'

I have not seen many with labels on ebay or at auctions - maybe I don't get out enough LOL

I am sure you all have loads of these, but any history would be appreciated - I can still buy the larger bits (1.5k+) for under £20.00 - good investment?

I am not completely sure of age but they feel so 60's

http://tinypic.com/dfgml4.jpg x 3

http://tinypic.com/dfh6w0.jpg x 3

Thanks

Adam D555 :twisted:

Ivo:
Good thing that these Scots keep the labels on so you don't have to ask around who made them.
The two that have no label bear a strong resemblance to the beige ones that used to turn op here a lot - and which I have found several times with a label "Zwiesel Farbglashütte".  Even with that label the salesperson will insist it is Murano! So here is my guess: labels on the underside survive, labels on the inside of ashtrays do not.

David555:
That is a good point Ivo

All the labels are on the quite large round flat bases of these bowls or on a flat part near the base (those are best condition)

I have found that companies (not just Murano) that put labels on the inside or surface have had those labels come away over time - this company could easily have placed a label on surface but did not - also they are thick foil and glued on like nothing else LOL

Adam D555

paradisetrader:
Vetro Artistico Veneziano

I'm confused ....again !!! (its a common occurrence !)
Is this label just another generic retailer or importer label ?

Vetro Artistico Veneziano sounds as though it could be a company name
Murano Magic lists one called "Vetri Artistici Muranesi Societa per Azioni" a bit longer granted. Anyhow that closed in 1947.
I don't know how comprehensive or up-to-date the book is.
 
Or is it just another flowery way to say Murano Glass ?
The translation would be: Artistic Ventetian Glass

If a retailer or importer label I wonder if it could be associated with a particular Murano company or group of companies. I think it would be unusual for one retailer / importer to represent or buy from more than half a dozen at most at a time.

Ivo:
VAMSA

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