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Title: Suprise find
Post by: malc57 on August 14, 2011, 07:51:09 PM

Hi all

Found this amongst a load of glass that i bought at auction. Saw it (big bulbous thing) and had a gut feeling about it.
Sure enough, it seems, it is a Murano decanter, glug bottle. Can anyone elaborate on this? Also the stopper rattles about mainly because the "o" ring is missing, would it be possible that these are still available or do i go down to my local motorist discount and try and get a match?

Regards
Malc

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: Wayne on August 14, 2011, 07:58:19 PM

Identified as "Alrose" in Italian Glass Century 20 p117, although that might be the importer rather than manufacturer.  Not sure if they are Murano, but definitely Italian:

(http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/images/items/murano_glass/alrose_glass/thumbs/alroseglass_decanter03.jpg) (http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/images/items/murano_glass/alrose_glass/alroseglass_decanter03.jpg) (http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/images/items/murano_glass/alrose_glass/thumbs/alroseglass_decanter04.jpg) (http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/images/items/murano_glass/alrose_glass/alroseglass_decanter04.jpg)

None of the ones I've seen with stoppers had the "o" ring, but maybe they all broke off over time.

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: rosieposie on August 14, 2011, 08:05:09 PM

I always thought these were floor decanters.....how tall is it Malc?


http://www.flickr.com/photos/art-of-glass/sets/72157623575231838/

Looks very like yours??

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: malc57 on August 14, 2011, 08:10:23 PM

glass without stopper 16" with stopper 22.5" its big!

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: rosieposie on August 15, 2011, 10:24:24 PM

Just found this reference whilst looking for a Selkirk piece....funny, never seen one of your particular decanters before, then all of a sudden, three come along at once!!

http://www.iconicgrassmarket.co.uk/vintageglassceramics4.html

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: Ivo on August 16, 2011, 06:24:26 AM

Nice piece of Empoli.

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: johnphilip on August 16, 2011, 06:27:48 AM

Guess who has one of those sitting in the loft ? been there about 25 years or more .  sorreee :-[

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: rosieposie on August 16, 2011, 02:16:58 PM

Ok, so four come along at once!!

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: rosieposie on August 17, 2011, 03:07:23 PM

Or maybe 5!! 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180707100193+

Malc...it would be a nice gesture to give a tribute to GMB in your listing, as Wayne identified it for you.  :)

Do I recognise that Spaniel??

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: malc57 on August 17, 2011, 05:13:05 PM

Yes indeed Rosie

I apologize for my rudeness i will post a reference immediately, not only do i need to learn of all things glassy.


Humble Regards
Malcolm

Title: Re: Suprise find
Post by: rosieposie on August 17, 2011, 05:22:04 PM

 :kissy: You are not the only one Malc, and you lovely apology will hopefully help others to remember. 
Good luck selling.  :hug: