Topic: Sculpture & vase - help with ID

[ellamaesdad]

I found these two pieces of glass at a car boot sale today and they were described as murano.The green one is 35 centimetres high and the other is 28 centimetres in height.They are very heavy and I just wanted some expert advice on identification.Thank you.

[antiquerose123]

Oh WOW..  
Were was this Car boot sale ?? (I want to go there -- LOL).  To find pieces like that (whether Murano or not) WOW     :hiclp:  Beautiful !!!!!!

[tam bam]

Wow!  I like the first piece! Any signatures on it?

tam bam

[Max]

Both pieces look like the 'new' influx of Chinese glass to me.  Especially with the large piece being on the square base.

[Anne]

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[chopin-liszt]

I agree with Max.

I don't know your location on the planet - but in the uk, this sort of glass is often found (rather cheaply) in TKMaxx, any "Made in China" label removed and then it finds it's way onto stands in antiquey places and fairs... or in boot sales, described as Murano.....

If you like them and are happy with what you paid, no harm done - beyond being duped a bit and thinking it's really Murano. If you're hoping you've got some wonderful bargain, sorry.

Just be careful in the future - and check out your local tkmaxx!

[Lustrousstone]

I've also seen glass sculptury things on square bases in Wilkinson's Not this one though. China gets my vote too

[mrs vulture]

I've got two of the teardrop shaped pieces, my daughters bought them for me at christmas from our local garden centre (Notcutts)  They were brand new but still nice to look at. I think the only new glass I own.    Cheryl