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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: Jagtype on September 06, 2019, 09:01:15 AM

Title: Orange, brown and black swirl vases - help with identification
Post by: Jagtype on September 06, 2019, 09:01:15 AM

Hi,

I recently bought these 2 vases as I love the pattern!! However, I have no idea as to make, country of origin, age etc...

I am wondering if they are handblown, despite the lack of a pontil. I can see what looks like a few small bubbles in the base area and the top rim is pretty uneven. They are orange, browns, grey and black etc on a pale transparent background. They appear more white on the inside and have a lovely gloss. They are about 26cm tall.

Any help would be fantastic!

Title: Re: Orange, brown and black swirl vases - help with identification
Post by: Mosquito on September 06, 2019, 09:11:12 AM

Italian 'Opaline Florence' If I'm not mistaken.

Title: Re: Orange, brown and black swirl vases - help with identification
Post by: Jagtype on September 06, 2019, 09:20:29 AM

Hi Mosquito,

Thanks for the really quick response! I have just looked that up and I think you're right! That's great.

Is that also classed as Murano? I noticed some were calling it Murano and I just washed them out (lot of dust & bugs inside!) and a small handwritten note saying Murano Vases fell out!

Thanks again

Title: Re: Orange, brown and black swirl vases - help with identification
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 06, 2019, 12:30:53 PM

Florence is a good bit away from Venice  ;) - not Murano. Florentine.
It is generally a good idea to question any "Murano" attribution without real evidence.

Title: Re: Orange, brown and black swirl vases - help with identification
Post by: Jagtype on September 06, 2019, 12:36:07 PM

You make a very good point chopin-liszt!! :D
Quite a few refer to Murano, maybe due to that being such a well known name.

I have also seen some refer to Empoli, is that related to it? Excuse my ignorance...

Title: Re: Orange, brown and black swirl vases - help with identification
Post by: chopin-liszt on September 06, 2019, 12:54:41 PM

Empoli is Florentine.  :)
They made the very popular retro "genie bottles". Pressed/moulded glass, not individually hand made things.
We were all new to this once, don't worry. We're here to help if we can.  :)