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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: sandymae on May 15, 2010, 12:33:52 AM

Title: Pink wine glass, opaline base.
Post by: sandymae on May 15, 2010, 12:33:52 AM

I have just received this large stemmed glass, (not sure if its a wine glass, seems to be a tad on the large side), it has a label which I've not seen before, has anyone any idea if its Murano, or made be some other Italian company.
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-12848
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-12847

It's a lovely soft pink, with the opaline base.

Title: Re: Pink wine glass, opaline base.
Post by: TxSilver on May 15, 2010, 01:52:54 AM

Does it have a ring of nearly clear glass circling near the rim? If it does, it is probably Veritable Opaline, a 1980s Nason company. They made gorgeous opaline tableware. If it is theirs, the glass should have amber fire when you let light shine through it. It is more fiery than most opaline glass.

Title: Re: Pink wine glass, opaline base.
Post by: sandymae on May 15, 2010, 04:04:07 AM

Thanks Anita,  did'nt see the ring of clear glass at the rim until I put a light on it, and yes it is beautiful with light shining through. :hiclp:
Was very cheap on our local auction site and all the other Murano people did'nt seem to want it, but it looked interesting and the seller said it had a label, so you just can't turn away something with a LABEL :chky: