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Murano glass paperweight with a spiral pattern, of Italian origin and dating to the 1980s, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear; dimensions Ø 8 cm x 5.5 cm, weight 336 g, made of glass.
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Description from the seller
Murano Glass Paperweight in a Spiral Pattern (Ribbon/Swirl design), 1980s
Details of the Object
Style and Technique: The design features red, blue, white, and gold ribbons arranged in a spiral form (Murano glass in a spiral pattern (Ribbon/Swirl design)). This technique is characteristic of glassworks in Murano, Venice, where similar "swirl" or "ribbon" patterns (band patterns) were popular.
Manufacturer: The maker is not named - a possible attribution could be "Barovier and Tosso". The label on the underside contains only information about the dealer, the "Bottega d'Arte" by "Luigi Oreffice, Piscina di Frezzeria S. Marco 1656, Venezia".
Estimated production period
The Murano glass manufactory has a long tradition, however these specific swirl designs (band patterns) and the type of labeling were typically popular and produced from the post-World War II period into the late 1980s.
Dimensions
Diameter: approx. 8.0 cm, Height: approx. 5.5 cm, Weight: 336 g
Condition: age-appropriate, excellent, no cracks or chips.
Murano Glass Paperweight in a Spiral Pattern (Ribbon/Swirl design), 1980s
Details of the Object
Style and Technique: The design features red, blue, white, and gold ribbons arranged in a spiral form (Murano glass in a spiral pattern (Ribbon/Swirl design)). This technique is characteristic of glassworks in Murano, Venice, where similar "swirl" or "ribbon" patterns (band patterns) were popular.
Manufacturer: The maker is not named - a possible attribution could be "Barovier and Tosso". The label on the underside contains only information about the dealer, the "Bottega d'Arte" by "Luigi Oreffice, Piscina di Frezzeria S. Marco 1656, Venezia".
Estimated production period
The Murano glass manufactory has a long tradition, however these specific swirl designs (band patterns) and the type of labeling were typically popular and produced from the post-World War II period into the late 1980s.
Dimensions
Diameter: approx. 8.0 cm, Height: approx. 5.5 cm, Weight: 336 g
Condition: age-appropriate, excellent, no cracks or chips.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Glass
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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