Five Small Fratelli Toso Millefiori Jars, Murano circa 1910

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Five Small Fratelli Toso Millefiori Jars, Murano circa 1910

About the Item

A set of five small murrine glass jugs, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso around 1910. The jugs are executed with polychrome multicoloured millefiori murrines and have an acid etched matte finish. They are authentic examples of early 20th century Murano art glass and where part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Lit.: Marc Heiremanns, Fratelli Toso Murano 1902-1980, Stuttgart 2018, Leslie Pina, Fratelli Toso 1854-1980, Atgen 2004, Rossela Junck, Murrine e Millefiori in Murano Glass from 1830 to 1930, Venice 1999, Height: 3.35" (8.5cm) Diameter: 1.97" (5cm) Fratello Toso was one of the leading art glass manufacturers of Murano in the 20th century. In the early 1900's Fratelli Toso started to produce glasses in murrine technique. Murrine and Millefiori glasses remained a major product field of Fratelli Toso. In 1912 a very successful series of liberty inspired art glasses, designed by Hans Stoltenberg Lerche, was presented at the Venice Biennale. From 1936 Ermanno Toso became artistic director. He brought the Millefiore glasses to a new level. A big succes where also the 'Stellato' and 'Cattedrale' murines vases designed between 1948 and 1964 by the artist Pollio Perelda. In the 1960's and 1970's Renato Giusto and Rosanna Toso designed modern cristallo glass series for Fratelli Toso. The company closed in 1982. artfour is an owner-managed trading company dealing with fancy pieces of Murano and Scandinavian art glass. Our passion for the beauty of these works of art drives us to become your preferred partner for the expansion of your collection. We have been dealing with 20th century art glass since the 1980s and have great experience. We guarantee the authenticity of all items we offer. We operate worldwide with well-packed and money back guarantee service.

Creator:
Fratelli Toso (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Diameter: 1.97 in (5 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Murano Glass,Murrine
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1910
Condition:
Very good original condition. Please contact us if you have questions.
Seller Location:
Berghuelen, DE
Reference Number:
Seller: e64841stDibs: LU988727003232