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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: suttondsus on August 14, 2006, 05:11:11 PM

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: suttondsus on August 14, 2006, 05:11:11 PM

I am hoping you will be able to help me identify the glass bowl pictured here.

(http://www.perfsysnj.com/ebaygallery/bowlside.jpg) (http://www.perfsysnj.com/ebaygallery/bowltop.jpg)

It measures 3" high by 5 1/2" diameter across the top and weighs 1.4 pounds. A set of 8 of these were purchased new during the 1960's. There are no markings or labels. It has been suggested that it is Venetian (Murano?) glass. I would very much appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank you for your time.

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: svazzo on August 15, 2006, 07:04:50 PM

Hello suttondsus,
Thanks for your post...
I actually have a similar set, only of 4, with Barbini labels.
They have gold flecks in them and have a pedestal base.
Do your bowls have a pedestal base to them?
I dont see that they have gold, but I think they are Murano.
Javier

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: suttondsus on August 15, 2006, 07:12:53 PM

Hello Javier,
Thank you for taking the time to reply... yes, they do have a pedestal base.  Any idea who the artist (manufacturer?) is?
David

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: Ivo on August 16, 2006, 06:16:33 AM

Quote from: "suttondsus"

Any idea who the artist (manufacturer?) is?

*sigh*

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: David E on August 16, 2006, 07:31:24 AM

The manufacturer is Barbini as stated by Javier.

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: Max on August 16, 2006, 09:04:55 AM

Seeing you've had an attribution now, can I add that I think your little flower bowls are lovely  :D  :D  I suppose each petal was formed and attached by hand, I think it's lovely craftsmanship.  Gorgeous!  :D

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: suttondsus on August 16, 2006, 01:44:02 PM

Thank you all for your time and your help :D  :D David

Title: Is This Murano Glass?
Post by: svazzo on August 17, 2006, 12:08:50 AM

One thing on attribution.
I am comparing them to mine from the style, but these could also be Salviati. I have seen many candle holders with Salviati labels that look like them too.
Javier