Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple by Fratelli Toso, 1890s

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Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910 An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by … more Antique Millefiori Vase in Purple, Green and White, Fratelli Toso Murano 1910 An antique Millefiori murrine glass vase manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso, Murano around 1910. Made of melted polychrome murrines in purple, green, and white. Surface with acid etched matte finish and slag inclusions. The vase is an authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass. It was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. 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. Measures: Height: 5.91" (15 cm) Diameter: 3.54" (9 cm) This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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