Vtg Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Glass Apple & Pear Bookends Italy Blue Gold

Vintage 1950's Alfredo Barbini murano glass bookends. The color of the inside gold glass seems different to me in each one. I think the apple is a darker gold and it has gold on the leaf where as the pear does not. Therefore I'm saying they may be a mis-matched set. Just normal age wear to finish. The pear measures approx 7" tall and the apple 5" tall. Barbini, born in 1912, began his long career in 1925 at the age of 13, working in the S.

In 1929 he joined Cristalleria di Venezia e Murano as a master glassblower. From 1936 to 1944 he was a partner and master glassblower at Societa Anonima Vetri Artistici Murano. Following World War II Barbini worked as master glassblower and designer successively with Archimede Seguso and Napoleone Martinuzzi, then became a partner with Vetreria Vistosi and, later, Gino Cenedese.

With financial assistance from the firm of Salviati & C. For whom he produced products, he formed in 1950 his own glass firm, Vetreria Alfredo Barbini. He died in 2007 at the age of 95. I recently bought out the estate of a murano art glass collector. I got some amazing pieces from the 1930's forward.

I will be listing approximately 50 pieces over the next couple of days so be sure and check back with me. I accept reasonable offers and please include photos as part of the description.

Magdy's Treasures is centrally located in the heart of downtown Santa Paula, California. Store owner and antique dealer Magdy has extensive experience in antique, collectibles and vintage items. Originally from Alexandria Egypt, Magdy has been in the business for 35 years. Come by and say hello, you are welcome here!

820 E Main St, Santa Paula, CA 93060. If you need a small amount of extended time or if you are purchasing more than one item and wish to pay at the same time please contact me. Hipping is for the lower 48 states. I specialize in vintage items that are usually 50+ years old. While I try hard to get my description accurate, you must look at the pictures and remember that vintage is NOT new or mint.

Unless otherwise stated, items WILL have age related wear. The older the item the more the wear! My buyers should be knowledgeable collectors looking for vintage! These are usually items that are no longer manufactured or available by retail. I try to describe my items the best I can. There is no intentional misleading information in my listings, but there may be a mistake or something missed occasionally due to human error.

Ness and I pay for each item I sell. I'm not looking to get rich but I'm not looking to give away my items either. I do not smoke, however the previous owner(s) might have.

I try to highlight any flaws over and above normal wear and tear but again, you must look at the pictures and please feel free to ask questions. I work hard to make this a positive experience for both buyers and sellers. Thanks for visiting my listing!

Best Regards & Happy Shopping! The item "Vtg Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Glass Apple & Pear Bookends Italy Blue Gold" is in sale since Wednesday, October 3, 2018. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian". The seller is "treasuresstore1" and is located in Santa Paula, California.

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Main Color: Gold