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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: 6****4 on April 02, 2011, 05:22:56 PM

Title: Freeform dish/ashtray - brilliant yellow - Murano?
Post by: 6****4 on April 02, 2011, 05:22:56 PM

Hello, my last post for an ID of a possible Murano item.

This item kinda appears to be an ashtray but may be a freeform dish instead.   It is brilliant yellow (that does not glow under blacklight).

Is this from a glassmaker of Murano?     The color does change depending on lighting as photos indicate.

As always, any information or leads are appreciated.

Thank you in advance!       I wish I had found this board years ago - thanks for giving of your time and expertise.

Title: Re: Freeform dish/ashtray - brilliant yellow - Murano?
Post by: Lustrousstone on April 02, 2011, 05:40:30 PM

This pictures are good. Welcome to the board.  :clap:

Title: Re: Freeform dish/ashtray - brilliant yellow - Murano?
Post by: flying free on April 02, 2011, 09:07:28 PM

It looks opalescent to me  :-\
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Title: Re: Freeform dish/ashtray - brilliant yellow - Murano?
Post by: TxSilver on April 02, 2011, 09:57:05 PM

Yes, it is Murano glass. The bowl is slightly opaline, so it looks white under bright light. If you hold it to sunlight, I will probably have amber showing through -- opaline glass does that. I do not know who made your bowl. The "handles" underneath remind me of things made by Fratelli Toso. However, I'm not sure if other companies also did this.