West Palm Beach,, FL
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Vintage; C.1960's Italian hand-blown Murano Apple & Pear bookends, and/or decorate accent pieces with gilt gold dust inclusions to the …
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Vintage; C.1960's Italian hand-blown Murano Apple & Pear bookends, and/or decorate accent pieces with gilt gold dust inclusions to the hand-applied leaves, also hand-blown, with a transparent outer layer and a carnelian ruby red interior. Polished pontil base bottoms and sides, this way the apple and pear can be upright or down in repose, given the intended nature of bookends, and the solid weight of each of the pieces. In excellent condition. From an Upstate, NY Estate.
Pear: 4.50"W x 4.50"D x 7.25"H.
Apple: 5"W x 4.59"D x 5"H.
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 7.25ʺH
- Designer
- Alfredo Barbini
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gold Leaf
- Murano Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ruby Red
- Condition Notes
- In excellent condition, no imperfections detected, gently and well=preserved given the era of manufacture. In excellent condition, no imperfections detected, gently and well=preserved given the era of manufacture. less
West Palm Beach,, FL
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