Italian Hand Blown “Murano” Glass Clown Decanter with Stopper
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Located in Wayne, NJ
This Italian hand blown glass clown decanter with stopper red orange black blue etc.
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Mid-Century Modern Murano glass clown decanter with stopper head, with the original foil label marked "Genuine Venetian Glass - Made in Murano - Italy".
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For Sale: Murano Glass Clown Decanter - Vintage Art Glass from Murano or Venice Region Bring a touch of whimsical charm to your home with this unique Murano glass clown decanter.
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Reserved for Joey - Murano Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Reserved for Joey Cute and unusual Murano hand blown blue Italian art glass decanter with clown face. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Cranberry Yellow Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
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Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and unusual Murano handblown golden yellow, with applied orange and white Italian art glass clown face decanter. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Reserved for Jamie - Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Blue Clown Face Decanter
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Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and unusual Murano hand blown Italian art glass decanter, clown face in blue. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Cranberry Pink Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
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Cute and unusual Murano hand blown Italian art glass cranberry pink decanter, with applied red and white clown face. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Green Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
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Cute and unusual Murano hand blown Italian art glass decanter, with green and white clown face. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Orange Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Orange Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and unusual Murano hand blown orange Italian art glass decanter with clown face. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Cranberry Pink Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Free shipping worldwide! See details below description. Cute and unusual Murano handblown cranberry pink, with applied red and white clown face. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Co...
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Pink Red Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Pink Red Clown Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and rare Murano hand blown Italian art glass clown face decanter in pink, with red accents. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Yellow Orange Face Italian Art Glass Midcentury Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and rare, vintage Murano hand blown yellow orange Italian art glass clown face decanter. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Pink Red Face Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass clown face decanter in pink, with red accents. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Pink Red Face Italian Art Glass Bottle Decanter
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Fratelli Toso Murano Midcentury Pink Red Face Italian Art Glass Bottle Decanter
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Cute and rare, vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass cranberry pink clown face decanter, with red accents. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company.
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Clown Decanter For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clown decanter you’re looking for. A clown decanter — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer clown decanter, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right clown decanter, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made clown decanter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fratelli Toso are consistently popular.
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