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Minature art glass

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8 years ago
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Would like to know the maker as well as the value

Category Glass
Medium glass
Distinguishing marks Gold thread base is pinched on 4 sides. Very light and delicate.
Condition Mint
Size and dimensions of this item 1 15/16" tall top width 1 9/16" bottom width 1 5/16
Date Period !800's ??? Not sure
Weight very light
History My father was an antique dealer who purchased it in the late 40's
Price Paid (If known) $75.00
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withlaura123 🌱 Newbie 6 years ago

It's possibly Murano glass from Italy. They use a technique referred to as Zanfirico. This technique consists of fine filigree canes which have been stretched and twisted to form lattice patterns. Originally it was called filigrano and dates all the way back to the 16th century.

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