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Offline bat20

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Murano ewer?
« on: June 08, 2019, 04:53:36 PM »
I think this maybe a mid century uranium glass from murano,if it is my question is did a lot of them do this style or can it be pinned down to a specific maker ,thanks.

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2019, 06:49:24 PM »
Does it glow bright green under a UV light, because it doesn't look like uranium glass to me?

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2019, 07:29:52 PM »
Well if it doesn't to you that's not a good sign!,haven't tested it yet as my batteries have run out.In the real it does have greenish milky hues here and there,could be dust and the casing?,I'll let you know.

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2019, 09:56:12 AM »
Possibly just a 'forato' vase instead of a jug/ewer? handle looks awkward/too small ?

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2019, 10:24:09 AM »
Possible,although it does have a purposeful looking groove running under the potential spout.

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2019, 12:56:18 PM »
Is the hole hand-formed? Are there seams inside it?
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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2019, 06:18:36 PM »
Seems to be worked by hand.

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2019, 06:19:24 PM »
And no machine seams

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2019, 10:38:21 AM »
I think your right Christine,probably a magnesium green when tested.

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Re: Murano ewer?
« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2019, 12:05:09 PM »
It's not terribly bright, is it?
Christine taught me to use the "6 foot test". If it still glows when the UV source is 6 feet away, it's not manganese and dust. ;D
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