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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: Ohio on October 14, 2006, 12:02:25 AM

Title: Pair of Murano Bubble Controlled, Gold Flake Birds on Stands
Post by: Ohio on October 14, 2006, 12:02:25 AM

Hi. I am in need of some expertise trying to ID a manufacturer for this pair of controlled bubble full bodied birds with gold flakes which are on satnds? The are 11 1/2" in height. It's impossible to catch the detail on these & I apologize for the pics, but the combination of the bubbles/gold/crystal is very difficult to overcome, for example there are actually folded wings which do not show well. Any ideas as to vintage & manufacturer are most sincerely appreciated. Thanks, Ken

http://www.glasstreasurechest.com/catalog/images/muranobirds.jpg

Title: Pair of Murano Bubble Controlled, Gold Flake Birds on Stands
Post by: svazzo on October 14, 2006, 08:50:07 PM

They look Barbini, but the decoration is a bit uunsual.
Can you take a close up photo of them without a flash?
Javier

Title: Pair of Murano Bubble Controlled, Gold Flake Birds on Stands
Post by: Ohio on October 14, 2006, 11:21:08 PM

Javier here is a jpg taken without any flash & minimum sun. Thanks, ken

http://www.glasstreasurechest.com/catalog/images/1.jpg

Title: Pair of Murano Bubble Controlled, Gold Flake Birds on Stands
Post by: svazzo on October 15, 2006, 12:30:40 AM

Hi Ken,
They look much better like that.
I do think they are Barbini. I have a few of these in different colors.
Javier

Title: Pair of Murano Bubble Controlled, Gold Flake Birds on Stands
Post by: Ohio on October 15, 2006, 04:29:01 AM

Thank you Javier, I sincerely appreciate your expertise.  Ken