Italian Glass

Neoclassical Italianate 18th Century Lion Head Jug Sourced from Italy by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Fitted with Lions Head, and Lions Mane handle with scalloped glass detailing.

Two Antique Roman Glass Vases, 18thC Measure - Taller 6.25"h x 2"daim; Shorter 7"h x 2.75"diam

Heading : A Roman Glass Jug Date : 4th century Origin : Campania or Po Valley Italy Bowl Features : Everted and floded rim. The ribbed strap handle has...

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Bowl supported on a short knopped ...

The rare and exquisite 18th century Venetian wall mirror is done of rectangular finely carved and gilded wood. It presents, on the corners, decorations with foliate motif. In the inn...

One of a kind oil on glass by Rosa da Tivoli, recognized Italian artist of 17th century. Bucolic and pastoral scene on glass. The frame measures 8 cm.

Italy, circa 000-500. The ancient glass industry was divided into two categories: glass making, and glass working. Glass making workshops were usually situated near places where the raw materials were available. The materials needed to make glass include sand, nitrate, and lots of heat. To fuse the ingredients together, a kiln must be heated up to a temperature of 1100 degrees Fahrenheit. This was accomplished with large amounts of wood for burning, and a strong breeze to provide enough oxygen for the fire. The color and fabric of the glass depended upon the levels of natural metals in the sand. A small amount of iron caused glass to turn green. Manganese could have created yellowish or purple glass. It is uncertain what was used to produce blue glass, but Romans probably utilized cobalt or copper. If a glassmaker desired colorless glass, he could add a neutralizing agent. Once the ingredients were melted together, they created molten glass. This substance, too liquid to work with, would be cooled until it hardened into a solid. The raw, unshaped glass chunks would be given to glass workers in separate shops. The craftsmen would need to remelt the glass in order to make it pliable enough for shaping. A kiln only needed to reach 750 degrees Fahrenheit to become workable, and that temperature could be accomplished in a simple shielded hearth or average Roman bread oven...

Small decorative collection of Roman glass vessels, circa 2-300AD some broken and repaired some perfect. (6cm - 14cm high)

Twisted rope glass picture frames in the manner of Venini set of five. Price $900 to $1200 each.

This Fabulous 18th Century Venetian dramatic five-piece centrepiece with two candlesticks and three bowls is handblown in a shining blue and gold color. The bowls with undulating rim...