Topic: italian satin crackle decanter?? or something else....?

[Scott134]

Hello.  I wasn't sure about this piece.  It has a raised design on the body and I almost thought it was mold blown but it is irregular and inconsistent. It has an added spout and handle and two bands of rigaree.  There is a pontil mark.  The stopper is a pheasant or peacock. Overall satin or frosted finish.  It is about 13" tall with stopper in place.

I have searched Italian glass and can't find anything similar.

Any identification ideas or help would be appreciated.  Thanks much!

[Ivo]

You're thinking in the right direction but I'm not convinced you will find the answer any time soon. If I look at the spout I would say Gordiola (Mallorca) or Altare (Italy). The rigaree points at Gordiola or Murano - Gordiola used experienced Murano glassblowers. The crackle is very Murano and so is the griffon stopper.  All in all,  there are several options, and a few more because nothing is always 100% certain.