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Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Sommerso Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Bookends

About the Item

Alfredo Barbini glass fruit paperweights or bookends with layers of golden aventurine within. Made in Murano, Italy circa 1950's. Pear measures 6.5" by 5", apple 5" by 4.5". In very good vintage 1950s condition.
  • Creator:
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good vintage 1950s condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1046636579592

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