STUNNING Vtg MURANO Ashtray BAROVIER TOSO Italian ArT GLaSs ITALY 24k GOLD

Vintage 1950s Murano Venetian Ashtray Sommerso Gold Aventurine Authentic Italian Murano art glass ashtray or candy dish made circa the 1950s. Originating of the Barovier & Toso furnace, it is decorated with wonderful deep swirling ribs, controlled bubbles (bullicante) and a very generous amount of pure metallic 24k gold dust (aventurine)--it's a striking piece!

Pontil/base is ground-flat and originally highly polished, though it now shows the tell-tale shelf-wear of its age. Photos don't do proper justice to this piece--it is more beautiful in person! An excellent addition to any art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift! DIMENSIONS: 5" long (12.7 cm) x 4½" wide x 2¼ high WEIGHT: 1½-Pounds 680 g. CONDITION: Free from any damage or restoration, perfect condition.

Vintage Murano Ashtray Venetian GOLD Aventurine Italian ArT GLaSs Italy Sommerso. Try to ignore any flash, reflection or cast shadow. Item pictured is same one you will receive. Bringing you the very BEST of Murano! Sommerso Bullicante 24k Gold Aventurine Ribbed. Reasonable offers cheerfully entertained & often accepted! Is proud to offer you this authentic Italian Murano art glass cigar ashtray or candy dish made circa the 1950s. Mostly likely originating of the Barovier & Toso furnace by its distinctive design, it is decorated with wonderful deep swirling ribs, prominent controlled bubbles. And a very generous amount of pure metallic 24k gold dust.

-it is a striking piece! The pontil/base is ground-flat and was originally highly polished, though it now shows the tell-tale shelf-wear of its age.

Photos don't do proper justice to this piece--it is even. An excellent addition to any art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift for a special person. DIMENSIONS: 5 long (12.7 cm) x 4. Free from any damage or restoration, perfect condition. We thoroughly inspected this piece and.

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.

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We are lifelong collectors who diligently search to find the very best genuine articles at the best prices! Near Venice has been producing glass since the thirteenth century 1292. Having been banned from mainland Venice, for the 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. Barovier & Toso was formed, on the islands of Murano, in 1936 with the merger of two glasshouses - Vetreria Artistica Barovier and Ferro Toso. Chief designer, Ercole Barovier, created many well known designs, including Crepuscolo, Brillantati, Zebrato, Acanto, and of course the popular ribbed design Cordonato d'Oro. PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY : Photos are considered part of the listing description. We try to give you as close to an "in-person" view as possible. That said, we shoot items in as best light and angle as shows their true beauty.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Object Type: Ashtray (Cigar or Cigarette)
Color: Green & Gold
Glassmaking Technique: Sommerso/Bullicante /Aventurine
Type of Glass: Crystal
Brand: Barovier & Toso (attr.)
City of Origin: Murano