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Title: Rare Antique Venetian Floral Etched Mirror by Ongaro???
Post by: vintageviews on June 30, 2005, 02:14:07 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm marketing an exceptional, large floral etched mirror in rococo style giltwood frame.  In researching hundreds of vintage and antique mirrors online, I haven't seen anything like it.  Signature appears to read Ongaro.  Can anyone share any insights about the maker, age and market value of this unique mirror?   Thank you!

http://www.goantiques.com/detail,antique-signed-giltwood,826374.html

Title: Rare Antique Venetian Floral Etched Mirror by Ongaro???
Post by: Anne on June 30, 2005, 11:26:38 PM

Hi Christopher,

Checking my copy of Ivo Haanstra's wonderful little book, Glass Fact File  A-Z there is an entry for a Romero Ongaro, Glass refinery in Venice, Italy, active c.1948 (cut glass). There is also listed a firm called Ongaro and Fuga, Glassworks in Murano, Italy, active c. 1967 (cut glass & engraved glass).

Hope this may give you some pointers to follow. :)

Title: Rare Antique Venetian Floral Etched Mirror by Ongaro???
Post by: RAY on July 01, 2005, 12:15:40 AM

but why in a wood gilt frame?
in one of my murano books, the Ongaro and Fuga in my book's are all hot work glass frames

Title: Rare Antique Venetian Floral Etched Mirror by Ongaro???
Post by: Anne on July 01, 2005, 01:03:34 AM

Ray, Perhaps that's a key difference between the Ongaro Fuga, and the Romero Ongaro works?

Title: Rare Antique Venetian Floral Etched Mirror by Ongaro???
Post by: Frank on July 01, 2005, 08:40:29 PM

This mirror is quite a bit older than 20th Century.

I will see what I can find on the engraver but don't hold your breath expecting a quick answer. The main mirror looks to have been resilvered. Can you send me some pics of the back and angles shots of each mirror with a white reflection.