Vintage Murano Art Glass Paperweight Description and Item Information Up for sale is this vintage art glass paperweight. Please excuse the glare in the photos. This paperweight has internal decoration of three flower stems. The flowers are made up of individual glass canes in white and green. The background beneath the flowers consists of bubble inclusions and copper aventurine. The paperweight is approximately 2 7/16 inches tall, with a maximum width of about 3 inches. Unpacked, it weighs 1 pound 3.8 ounces. This would be a good addition to a collection of European glass paperweights. Identification This item is unmarked. Based on style, quality, and technique, it is attributed to Fratelli Toso of Murano, Italy. Condition The paperweight looks very good overall, with no cracks. There is a fine, scattered scuff or scratches here or there, with a few teeny tiny (less than 1/32 inch) pits/abrasions. The base has fine scratches, as expected for vintage glass. Terms of Sale 1. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. Some countries have restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. Individual computers may display colors differently. The item “VINTAGE FRATELLI TOSO MURANO ITALIAN ART GLASS PAPERWEIGHT MILLEFIORI FLOWERS” is in sale since Thursday, April 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian”. The seller is “craigkc” and is located in Sunny California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- New or Used: Used
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Object Type: Paperweight
- Color: Multi-Color
- Glassmaking Technique: Canework
- Type of Glass: Blown Glass
- Subject/Theme: Flower
- Brand: Fratelli Toso
- City of Origin: Murano