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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: David555 on December 15, 2005, 12:10:54 AM

Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: David555 on December 15, 2005, 12:10:54 AM: Hi all

I bought some beautiful Murrine pendants from ‘Antica Murrina Venezia’ while in Milan recently
http://www.anticamurrinaveneziana.com/

They have a shop selling fantastic coral jewellery and glass that ranges from 40 euro to 1500 euro (large sculptures). Some may know the shop ‘Vigano, Galleria Vitt. Emanuele’ I was given 20% off for paying cash (strange?)

In total the Murrines (large size) with silver chains came to 30 euros, I think they are just as beautiful as those made by Ercole Moretti, in fact a shop a few metres away was selling Moretti Murrines at nearly the same cost. I know Moretti are made in Murano. I am sure Antica are made in Venice, prices are quite high but are they viewed as a lesser company because of not being based in Murano?

Are they a good investment? I like their paperweights and bought one

These are two of the Murrines I bought

Murrine (http://hometown.aol.com/Sterlingbooks03/murr1.jpg)

Murrine (http://hometown.aol.com/Sterlingbooks03/mur2.jpg)

Adam P
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: Laura Friedman on December 15, 2005, 04:47:42 PM: Hi Adam,

It's really hard to tell much from the photos. I sugest you send me some of the jewelry. I'll be happy to give you my opinions on it. :twisted:
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: paradisetrader on December 16, 2005, 05:14:50 PM: I get the impression that they are a design / brand / retail company rather than a maker. That could explain why Venice rather than Murano.

The jewelry looks great and seems cheap to me !
Did you miss out a zero ?

The paperweight would be better posted on the Paperweight board.
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: David555 on December 18, 2005, 01:48:18 AM: That is true Peter, it should be.

I started talking about the Murrines and end up posting a paperweight LOL

I agree I think the label is a company and the items are being made in Venice or even Milan, I have a card so may email them. It’s quality stuff, well the vases in the shop were same quality as Nason and Moretti, coral beads were around 800 Euros – I think with vases, jewellery, paperweights, etc. it is a as you say Peter a company, the silver is stamped AMV

I will replace with pictures of the jewellery I bought and put paperweight in right forum, mind you they do tend to languish there without any attention (sniff), Italian paperweights that is. I have a group posted at the moment including a Ferro & Lazzarini, Venini, etc.

I am cool with the labelled ones but I have four others that I think are 3fiori, A.V.E.M.

I don't know, Italian paperweights are a new area to me, I have just ordered some good books on Italian glass that have sections on weights, nothing really comprehensive.

Thanks Adam
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: Ivo on December 18, 2005, 12:55:24 PM: Forget speculation about subcontractors. AMV (brand name of Vittorio Voltolina in Martellago, 6 kms inland from Venice) have been producing glass since the 60s but it was not until the 90s they specialised in Murrinas. And yes, they have become the largest Murrina producer in the world - quite a succesful operation.
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: David555 on December 18, 2005, 11:40:36 PM: Thanks Ivo

You do really know your stuff I have to admit

The Murrine has not hit UK as a fashion accessory yet, I am sure one of the glossy magazines will get hold of them and then they will be all the rage for a while.

I have to admit I bought one for myself, a manly black & white abstract one (I wear a lot of pendants, usually 1960s/70s)

Anyway thanks again for that information

Adam P
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: Leni on December 19, 2005, 08:18:46 AM: Quote from: "David555"
(I wear a lot of pendants, usually 1960s/70s)

:shock: Adam is 'Medallion Man'! :lol: :wink:
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: David555 on December 19, 2005, 09:28:51 PM: I am

But in a retro, cool way :wink: - no gold sovereigns for this Glaswegian, only Jorgen Jensen pewter, and hallmarked silver by 1960s Scottish silver makers - I could show some on the Cafe board if anyone was interested - they are very much of their time and often emulate glass design of the period

Adam P
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: Leni on December 19, 2005, 09:41:12 PM: Quote from: "David555"
- I could show some on the Cafe board if anyone was interested -

Go on then! :shock: I dare you! :wink: :lol:
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: Anne on December 19, 2005, 09:53:10 PM: Dare I ask... are they displayed against a hairy chest? :shock:

:wink:
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: Leni on December 20, 2005, 09:10:06 AM: Quote from: "Anne"
Dare I ask... are they displayed against a hairy chest? :shock:

:wink:

That's what I was hoping to see, too :wink: :lol:
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: David555 on December 20, 2005, 04:56:11 PM: They are indeed

I will post pictures of them in the cafe, who knows they may be against a hair or two :roll: :shock:

Adam P
Title: Antica Murrina Venezia
Post by: Anne on December 20, 2005, 09:40:39 PM: Ohhhh the excitement of it all... I can hardly wait. It's not every day a young man bares his chest for me! :lol: