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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: David E on April 21, 2006, 05:00:44 PM
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I posted photos of a superb signed decanter in primary colours of yellow, blue and red, with a possible Corroso finish.
EDIT: Or is it Pulegoso?
I assumed firstly it was Murano, but this has drawn blanks in the Murano section, so I would welcome any comments.
Here's the original message with photos:
It has superb primary colours: yellow body, blue ring top, red stopper that combine so well 8) The outer of the decanter might be a light corroso finish that I've tried photographing with backlighting, although I think the red stopper is simply frosted.
Lovely modern piece featuring a flat ground & polished base with a signature that reads "franco" or "flavio" and "Ulsutt" or "Misutt"??? Hopefully identifiable firstly by the shape! :wink:
:shock: click to zoom :shock:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dencill/yellow-decanter/t-decanter1.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dencill/yellow-decanter/decanter1.jpg) : (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dencill/yellow-decanter/t-decanter-sig.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dencill/yellow-decanter/decanter-sig.jpg)
Additional photos:
Close Up of Top (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dencill/yellow-decanter/decanter3.jpg)
Corroso Finish? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/dencill/yellow-decanter/decanter2.jpg)
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After all this time (8 years!), I saw a similarly finished piece: corroso and a differently coloured ring, at a recent antiques fair. This had a much better signature to the base and the seller was confident that it was Carlo Moretti. I was equally convinced, but can anyone confirm this, please?
Photos posted here to avoid pesky links.
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Hi David , i have been a Carlo Moretti fan for many years and have had a lot of his work , that signature looks nothing like the signature on any i have had , his signature is a rare thing ,,,,, so easy to read . you could not fail to see it , give my love to Petunia xxx jp ;D ;) ps strange thing is the moment i saw the picture i thought Moretti ,,,, but there is a whole bunch of them . Give them a call i have heard they are very helpful even the Maestro answers , that's if he is still with us ?
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Thanks JP, although the signature on the [very] similar item at the antiques fair was very clear and did look like those I have seen. The seller reckoned it was only Moretti that produced this style of glassware. I'll get in touch with them - would like to clear this one up!
Phyllis sends her love xxx
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Sadly, I never got a reply to this, so I didn't get anywhere. Any other ideas?
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I would have said this by Franco Moretti. Looks similar to his other glass. Google him.
Dave
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http://www.fossilfly.com/Forums/album.php?albumid=21&pictureid=553
Tam Bam tends to know her stuff...
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Many thanks Dave, you've hit the nail on the head :)
Here's a Google link (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=%22Franco+Moretti%22+glass&rlz=1C1PRFB_enNL459NL477&biw=1378&bih=787&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=02hjU9WnDsTJOdSHgeAM&ved=0CFAQsAQ) to Franco Moretti's work that shows a few typical examples.
Welcome to the GMB!
Thanks John, I also just found that link. See you at the Glass Fair?
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Definitely David, I wouldn't miss it for the world.