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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: Antiquematt on January 29, 2020, 12:32:31 AM

Title: Help identifying signature and or style of vase
Post by: Antiquematt on January 29, 2020, 12:32:31 AM

Hi I've spent ages googling this signature and image searches fruitlessly. Its a very very heavy vase i bought because i liked it. It measures about 30cm. Any help even the country it was made would be appreciated

thankyou

matt

Title: Re: Help identifying signature and or style of vase
Post by: Anne on January 29, 2020, 01:30:49 AM

Hi Matt, and welcome to the board. I'm seeing Formia Murano. Formia was started in 1962 by two master glassmakers, Formentello and Mian. There is a similar range in the 2010 catalogue I have, the colour is given as tobacco.

Title: Re: Help identifying signature and or style of vase
Post by: Antiquematt on January 29, 2020, 01:25:01 PM

Thankyou Anne I’ve now managed to compare signatures with others online and they confirm what you said, it is indeed formia Murano. Thankyou for your knowledge and swift help!

Title: Re: Help identifying signature and or style of vase
Post by: Anne on January 30, 2020, 12:41:23 AM

You're very welcome Matt.