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Glass Discussion & Research. NO IDENTIFICATION REQUESTS here please. => Murano & Italy Glass => Topic started by: bidda on October 17, 2006, 07:45:45 PM

Title: aqua opalescent set... barbini?
Post by: bidda on October 17, 2006, 07:45:45 PM

hi  i bought this lighter (height 6"/15cm)a couple of months ago and wasn't sure about it... but then i found the ashtray/bowl (diameter 7.5"/19cm)and they seem to match perfectly. now i'm thinking that it's a barbini opal cased set. does anyone else have any thoughts on this set?

as always, all comments and any help is greatly appreciated.

thanks,

bidda
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Title: aqua opalescent set... barbini?
Post by: svazzo on October 20, 2006, 04:08:14 AM

Im thinking more likely Toso from the shape of the bowl.
Barbini pieces are thicker, usually with a folded over rim.

Title: aqua opalescent set... barbini?
Post by: bidda on October 20, 2006, 01:24:34 PM

Javier,

Toso... yes, of course. I think that's it!

I knew I recogized them and the shape of the lighter bothered me for a Barbini but I've seen Toso lighters in this exact shape.  I've just not seen as many Toso pieces and those I have seen are rarely a solid color so it didn't even cross my mind.  :roll:

Thanks again. Your rock!

Bidda

Quote from: "svazzo"

Im thinking more likely Toso from the shape of the bowl.
Barbini pieces are thicker, usually with a folded over rim.