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How do you spot Chinese fake Murano glass?

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How do you spot Chinese fake Murano glass?
To spot Chinese fake Murano glass, use a magnifying glass to examine its surface. Murano glass is handmade, so you can expect to see small imperfections, such as bubbles and irregularly shaped edges. Replicas produced overseas are machine-made and tend to be more uniform. As you study your piece, you should be able to detect multiple layers of glass on an authentic Murano, but a replica will often be composed of a single, thick piece of glass. Finally, check the maker's mark and compare it to images of the signatures found on authentic pieces produced by that workshop, artisan or factory. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your item. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glass.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
1960s Gorgeous Pink Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous pink ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy. No chips or other, this item is perfect in excellent condition. Dimension; ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

1970s Set of Three Minitaure Italian Vases
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A delightful set of 1970s miniature vases. The largest vase is in lilac and the two smaller in pale blue glass with original sticker still in place. All in good condition. Dimension...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Vases

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Crystal

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in light green color. Suits for 12x18cm or 5x7" picture...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Murano Glass

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Clear Murano Glass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, the frame it's in lovely conditions. This vintage photo frame is a beautiful and eleg...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames

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Brass

1960 Ercole Barovier Gold Murano Glass Italian Bowl
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An exceptional Barovier 1960s Murano glass bowl with extraordinary gold pattern blown int the peach glass. This very beautiful hand-blown collector's item is in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

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