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Title: Large paperweight for ID
Post by: glasseyed on August 13, 2010, 01:06:16 PM

Hi All

Can anyone help me with an ID for this weight (large - I don't have exact measurements with me - I will add later). The base shows wear and has a polished pontil.

Thanks

Hazel

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/1pgx_PvLo0KUHCMsJ5EtkFa2ZQY6dO9bWtWO3TOEQls?feat=directlink

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/lh/photo/X5SFQICTqGE7LHkiBW9s3Fa2ZQY6dO9bWtWO3TOEQls?feat=directlink

Title: Re: Large paperweight for ID
Post by: Lustrousstone on August 13, 2010, 01:50:34 PM

Murano

Title: Re: Large paperweight for ID
Post by: johnphilip on August 13, 2010, 02:40:33 PM

Yep

Title: Re: Large paperweight for ID
Post by: glasseyed on August 14, 2010, 07:20:43 PM

Thanks for the replies, any ideas on maker  :hi:

Hazel

Title: Re: Large paperweight for ID
Post by: TxSilver on August 15, 2010, 01:17:45 AM

There is a good chance it is Fratelli Toso. The aventurine looks very typical of their work, so it would be my first guess.

Title: Re: Large paperweight for ID
Post by: glasseyed on August 15, 2010, 06:25:22 PM

Thanks Tx

I find the different Murano factories quite hard to get to grips with - only so much space in my brain at any one time  :24:

Hazel

Title: Re: Large paperweight for ID
Post by: Lily of the Valley on August 15, 2010, 06:32:25 PM

You're not the only one, Hazel, that's for sure.  Your weight is very cheerful--like of field of flowers on a sunny day.

Enjoy .... Lily :)