FINE Vtg MURANO AVEM Ashtray LATTICINO 3½lbs ArT GLaSs Italy ZANFIRICO Gold

Talian Murano zanfirico, art glass ashtray, made in Murano, Italy and attributed to AVEM circa the 1950-60s. Being decorated with glass lace, ribbons and gold dust--the combination of latticino, retortoli and aventurine--it is a stunningly beautiful and quite heavy piece. Our photos are intentionally taken from a variety of angles and light conditions to exhibit the tremendous versatility of display options that this piece offers! We think you'll find this to be even more beautiful in person! An excellent addition to an art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift for a special person--including yourself!

DIMENSIONS: 8" diagonally (20.2 cm) x 6½" wide x 2¾ high WEIGHT: 3 Pounds, 8 Ounces 1588 g. CONDITION: Free from any damage or restoration, perfect vintage condition. STRIKING Vintage MURANO AVEM Ashtray LATTICINO ArT GLaSs Italy ZANFIRICO 24k Gold AVENTURINE. Try to ignore any flash, reflection or cast shadow.

Item pictured is the same one you will receive! Bringing you the very BEST of Murano! Latticino Retortoli Zanfirico 24k Gold Aventurine. Reasonable offers cheerfully entertained & often accepted! Is proud to offer you this authentic Italian Murano zanfirico, art glass ashtray, made in Murano, Italy and attributed to AVEM circa the 1950-60s. One photo shows a close-up of an unusual feature in one corner--a double-indent!

That being left up to only our own imagination! Pontil/base ground-flat, then concave to create a flat base while gracefully smoothing the pontil scar! So it shows the expected shelf-wear to the flat surface base. We think you'll find this to be even. Beautiful and fascinating in person!

An excellent addition to an art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift for a special person. DIMENSIONS: 8 diagonally (20.2 cm) x 6. WEIGHT: 3 Pounds, 8 Ounces 1588 g.

Free from any damage or restoration, perfect vintage condition. FULL CONDITION REPORT: We thoroughly inspected this piece and found no cracks, chips, nicks, scuffs, flea bites, flakes, hairlines, repairs or evidence of grinding. Can be seen or felt. Any natural indentations, bubbles, tool marks and/or any other natural textural features are all original to this piece and normal for hand blown glass.

Wear to the base is consistent with age. Please review all high-resolution photographs, at full size, in forming your own opinions. We remain at your disposal for any further information. We always promptly leave you great feedback and we strive with every customer to earn our own sterling feedback. We don't sell damaged goods, ever! We clean & thoroughly examine each piece. OnMyWatch only offers first-class, top-notch, supreme quality, undamaged vintage merchandise. Anything out of the ordinary is accurately described. We are expert packers and wrapping is "EASY-OPEN"! We use only the best lightweight packing materials and overpack to ensure that your treasure arrives in great condition. Packing with our own'easy-open' technique! You never have to slice your way in--clearly marked " Pull Tab to Open ". We are lifelong collectors who diligently search to find the very best genuine articles at the best prices! AVEM Arte Vetraria Muranese A. Antonio Luigi Ferro, joined by his sons Egidio and Ottone, and master glassblowers Emilio Nason, Galliano Ferro and Giulio Radi, founded (1932) Arte Vetraria Muranese.

The firm is often referred to as A. Giulio Radi came to the new firm from Successori Andrea Rioda, and perhaps the others did as well.

1937: Emilio Nason's son Aldo joined the firm as a glassblower. Before 1950: Egidio Ferro's son Luciano joined the firm as a glassblower.

Before 1952: Galliano Ferro's son Giorgio joined the firm and, upon Giulio Radi's death (1952) was appointed as Artistic Director. 1959: Aldo Nason became a partner upon the death of his father. 1955: Galliano Ferro and his son Giorgio withdrew to found Vetreria Galliano Ferro 1968: Egidio Ferro died. Aldo Nason withdrew from the firm to found a workshop of his own, leaving Egidio Ferro's sons Luciano and Giulio Ferro as owners of the firm. His sister Ada Ferro succeeded to ownership of the firm, which was reorganized as A.

BEWARE of FAKE Murano Glass! All Murano art glass is made on the small Italian island group of Murano--in Venice bay. Even those glassblowers who may have learned in Italy, or have ancestors from Murano, don't make'Murano glass'!

The Chinese have for the past 20-years been trying to copy Murano birds, free-forms, fish, sailboats, vases--producing inferior quality items that they mass-produce in China and flood the U. Market, trying to pass them off as genuine. Any item labeled " Murano Cristalleria Ann Primrose ", " Murano Minchella Collection ", " Murano Stile d'Art " " VEISES-MURANO " or " Murano Glassware " are easily recognized as one of the more common Chinese knock-off brands. Many fakes are not labeled, or have telltale labels removed!

It takes examining and studying hundreds of examples to know for sure, but here is a quick clue. Thumbnail advice : The fakes are usually crude, inferior work, that when labeled almost always say "Murano" and almost. They rarely have metallic inclusions flakes/dust, a.

And when they do it is. At OnMyWatch, we are experienced collectors who only offer genuine, vintage Murano art glass!

Feel free to message us, with a photo or item number, for a free opinion. We'll tell you if we think it is genuine--even if it is not ours! Near Venice has been producing glass since the thirteenth century 1292. Having been banned from mainland Venice, for. Threat of fire hazard, t. First produced beads and mirrors, soon progressing to chandeliers and architectural stained glass for Italys hundreds of churches, chapels and basilicas. Soon they widened their output to include pressed glass, tableware and art glass. The surge in popularity of beautiful, high quality decorative glass in the post-war boom. Mid-20th-century expansion in demand and production on Murano.

Notable designers include Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso, Ricardo Licata, Gino Cenedese, Paolo Venini, Antonio Salviati, Dino Martens, Martinuzzi, Mandruzzato and Ercole and Angelo Barovier to name but a very few. The hardworking Italian glassblowers of Murano can truly be called the Godfathers of modern day glass. If over estimate, we will take responsibility for covering excess. PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY : Photos are considered part of the listing description.

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Minor usage marks will not be remarkable. OPINION : Description and condition statements are always our opinion. Based on our combined knowledge, experience, and research. Statements regarding maker, age, origin, etc. Though we are avid collectors, we are not experts on each item.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Features: 24k Gold Aventurine Dust
Object Type: Ashtray
Color: Multi-Color
Glassmaking Technique: Filigree/Canework
Type of Glass: Crystal
Subject/Theme: Zanfirico
Brand: Avem
City of Origin: Murano