The only glassblower I know with a first name Germano, is Germano Padoan.....Granna Glass, (Swedish) an amazing glass artist, worth googling just for the mouthwatering glass he makes. I am the very proud owner of one of his silver flecked ellies.
http://www.mncrystal-art.nl/germano_padoan_album/index.htmlBut I don't think he made your lovely hose head Murfin.