Paperweight (3) - Murano glass
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Three hand-blown Murano glass medals/bookmarks from Italy, dating to 1950–1960, each with 24k gold decoration and different motifs (rooster, the Lion of Saint Mark, Saint Mark handing a banner), signed Barovier & Toso, in excellent condition.
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Delicate mid-century medals or paperweights in mouth-blown Murano glass with 24k gold. These splendid pieces are signed by Barovier & Toso. Handcrafted in Italy in the 1950s. These fascinating medals can be used as elegant paperweights. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The three medals feature different designs. The largest, with a diameter of 7.5 cm, is decorated with a rooster enriched with 24k gold inside the blown glass. The gold makes the medal sparkle when struck by light. The middle one, diameter 6.5 cm, depicts the Lion of Saint Mark, symbol of the city of Venice. The smallest, diameter 5 cm, depicts Saint Mark handing the banner to the kneeling Doge. The items are in excellent condition, with no breaks or missing parts. View the photo gallery as an integral part of the description.
Delicate mid-century medals or paperweights in mouth-blown Murano glass with 24k gold. These splendid pieces are signed by Barovier & Toso. Handcrafted in Italy in the 1950s. These fascinating medals can be used as elegant paperweights. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The three medals feature different designs. The largest, with a diameter of 7.5 cm, is decorated with a rooster enriched with 24k gold inside the blown glass. The gold makes the medal sparkle when struck by light. The middle one, diameter 6.5 cm, depicts the Lion of Saint Mark, symbol of the city of Venice. The smallest, diameter 5 cm, depicts Saint Mark handing the banner to the kneeling Doge. The items are in excellent condition, with no breaks or missing parts. View the photo gallery as an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
3
Material
Murano glass
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
7.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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