Pair of small, Emerald, Sommerso Vases, with bullicante (evenly-spaced and graduated bubbles), and much gold dust throughout. We attribute these to Venini, as they are unsigned, but very much resemble other documented Venini items. Vasi dell'oro di Venini Bullicante e di vetro di arte dello smeraldo. One measures 2.875" (7.32 cm) tall, by 2.75" (6.98 cm) largest diameter; and the other is 3" (7.26 cm) tall, 2.50" (6.35 cm) largest diameter. Both are in excellent condition. c. 1940-1960. $1... Click for details
Rare and a quite unusual piece of 19th Century Venetain glass, positively identified as by the glass house of Salviati Dott. Antonio. While tazzas, bowls, goblets, vases, and small plates are usual finds in Venetian glass, serving platters are seldom seen. This diamond-quilted, pale, mottled green, heavily gold-included platter measures an amazing 14.25" (36.19 cm) diameter, and 1.50" (3.81 cm) tall, with a 6.50" (16.51 cm) diameter well, 3.75+" (9.52 cm) rim. Unmistakably Salviati, as it per... Click for details
Late 20th C. to early 21st Century, quite large, 12 oz., bell-shaped, Venetian art glass Goblet. Turquoise blue bowl and foot, with unbroken bands of gold-included threading near the rim; an elaborate stem of richly gold-included decoration consisting of ribbed orbs, tool-worked foliate petals, and a row of flared, turquoise rigaree, all in crystal and pink glass. The color of this goblet is just lovely, and in vivid light, the brilliant cobalt blue may be seen in the glass. The attached foot... Click for details
Appearing as if polished Jade, is this Rare late 19th to early 20th Century Italian, opaque pink, Muranese "Opal" glass (opaline), with gold-plated rim and ring-handles; six genuine, semi-precious stones of Jade (or perhaps Chalcedny), Coral-(2), Turquoise, Black Onyx, and Carnelian. Original label on base reads, "Made in Italy." It measures a petite 4.50" (11.43 cm) diameter to outside of handles, 1.75" (4.44 cm) tall. See item no. 807, for a matching, hand-enameled cylinder vase, also in Mu... Click for details
A magnificent, huge Italian art glass bowl, at 17" (43.18 cm) long, 11.5" (29.21 cm) wide, 4" (10.16 cm) tall, and .50" (1.27 cm) glass thickness! Attributed to Venini in the 1930s, when leaf bowls were a popular form by their top designers; plus the piece exhibits Venini's superb quality. It is possibly a design of Tyra Lundgren who designed several leaf bowls for Venini during that period. Much wear to the base, causing any signature which might have been present, to have worn away. Aside ... Click for details
Large, Sommerso Fruit Bookends or Sculptures, Murano Art Glass, by one of the top makers of the 1950s, Italy. These beauties measure 6.50" (16.51 cm) in height for the Pear, and about 4.50" (11.43 cm) largest diameter. The apple is 4.75" (12.06 cm) tall, and about 4.50" (11.43 cm) largest diameter. Although it cannot easily be seen in the photos, there is a lot of included gold dust within both applied clear leaves. There is only one flaw to the pair, and it is on the underside of the apple'... Click for details
19th Century Necklace in gold-tone mounts and chain, is from the Victorian era, and likely made on the Island of Murano, in Italy, where creating glass with the appearance of natural stones was an art. Each cut, multi-faceted stone has the appearance of dark Citrine, or Tourmaline, complete with the inclusion lines. Embedded into the beautifully colored glass is a chunk of opaque white, obviously the creation of a master glass craftsman. Light upon the necklace brings out shades of red-orange... Click for details
Striking, tall and elegant, Ruby Red Art Glass Vase, conical in shape, with large, crystal ribbed knop, and attached, tall dome foot; smooth pontil. The vase measures 12.5" (31.75 cm) tall, 3.75" (9.52 cm) diameter opening, 4" (10.16 cm) diameter foot. Excellent condition, with a few small internal bubbles, one larger internal bubble (pictured), and two tiny, side-by-side open bubbles on the rim. Frequent and normal in mouthblown glass is the occurrence of internal bubbles, and occasionally s... Click for details
19th and 20th Century Venetian Latticino Art Glass Collection, ten pieces consisting of two plates, four bowls, two perfumes, and two stoppers. All pieces in excellent condition, with only one exception; the stopper to the blue perfume has a repair.
Pink and White Bulbous Perfume with gold-included Stopper: 6.50" (16.51 cm) tall, 2.75" (6.98 cm) diameter; Early 20th C.... Click for details
Juicy sweet 1950s Fratelli Toso murrine art glass vase, made from raspberry pink and white canes, edged in a nice blue. This piece has a bulbous body with flaring, crimped neck that looks like a reflexed flower....very pretty.Size/Condition: Measures 5.5"x 4". In very good condition, no chips or cracks. Unmarked, undated.
