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Offline janton77

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Murano? ID help
« on: February 13, 2010, 02:55:54 PM »
Hi all

I guessing this is Murano and has anyone came across one before?
Any info like always would be much appreciated.

Regards

155mm x 115mm
J
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Re: Murano? ID help
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2010, 03:03:44 PM »
The pattern and crimped attachments look very Chinese to me.
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Offline janton77

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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2010, 03:13:07 PM »
Thanks TxSilver for the quick reply, okay and it does feel like the same quality as the twisted orange one I have so that's why I stuck in the murano section...opps :pb:
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Offline Lustrousstone

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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2010, 06:12:47 PM »
In truth most "Murano" baskets aren't Murano. I don't even know if there is such a thing. Many of them are Czech and early to mid 20th century. I would agree with Anita on this one though
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Offline janton77

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Re: Murano? ID help
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2010, 06:32:57 PM »
Okay, I surrender and all you have to do is mention Chinese  ::) and I all of sudden go pale...
At least my all sorts album collection will be bright...

Thanks again

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