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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: WhatHo! on May 26, 2014, 04:28:33 PM

Title: Large Murano? fish.
Post by: WhatHo! on May 26, 2014, 04:28:33 PM

Hi, I have found this rather nice large and what I think is a Murano fish. It is very well made, 15" tall, weighs 2.2kg and has gold inclusions. I was wondering if anyone could be more specific regarding the maker and the age of this piece. TIA Wolfie

Title: Re: Large Murano? fish.
Post by: TxSilver on May 27, 2014, 03:24:49 PM

I don't know for sure. Your fish reminds me of the import pieces from Murano of the 1960-70s. I believe it is what yours is. This type glass was imported into the different countries by companies such as JICO and Norleans. I don't think there are any available records for who made the glass. Much of it is very attractive, as is your fish.

Title: Re: Large Murano? fish.
Post by: WhatHo! on May 28, 2014, 09:59:01 AM

Hi, thanks very much for you input :) I had a feeling it would be hard to identify!

Title: Re: Large Murano? fish.
Post by: WhatHo! on May 29, 2014, 04:39:46 PM

I find it a bit of a shame that the makers of these have faded into obscurity. I know that Murano fish are not to everyone's taste but this has been really well made by a skilled hand and its a real pity more is not know about the makers of these quality pieces of glassware.