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Murano Opal Chalcedony Millefiori Flower Murrines Italian Art Glass Paperweight

$575
£436.30
€498.87
CA$803.12
A$892.96
CHF 466.25
MX$10,869.49
NOK 5,949.20
SEK 5,574.11
DKK 3,723.13
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Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white with orange to green "Chalcedony" surface Italian art glass flowers paperweight. Attributed to designer Galliano Ferro. There are 2 original labels attached. The paperweight has clusters of different flower murrines, in sets of 3 (there is a set of 2 as well). The designs on the flowers are also different on many of the sets. Colors are blue, white, red-pink, yellow, green, and more within each flower. The surface is covered with layers of silver leaf, which triggers a chemical reaction with the opal glass layers, creating the "Chalcedony" technique with amber, dark orange, green and yellow hues mixed throughout. I have owned several pieces with this technique, vases mostly, with the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto label. This one has a more generic "Murano AF" abstract rooster label, along with a plain item number label still attached. It has the numbers "87032" on it. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or coffee table. Late Mid-century era. It is solid and very heavy for its size. Measures: 4 1/4" tall x 3" wide.
  • Attributed to:
    Galliano Ferro (Workshop/Studio)Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto (Manufacturer)
  • Similar to:
    Aldo Nason (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kissimmee, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 82941stDibs: LU974142846892

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