Murano Glass Vase from Fratelli Toso, 1920

Description

An antique Murano murrine glass vase, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso in the 1920s. The two handeled vase is executed … more An antique Murano murrine glass vase, manufactured by Vetreria Fratelli Toso in the 1920s. The two handeled vase is executed in thin glass with multicoloured translucent millefiori murrines. Differently to most Toso millefiori vases this example does not have a matte finish. An authentic example of early 20th century Murano art glass which will highlight every art glass collection. This item was part of a large Fratelli Toso glass collection with over 600 pieces - collected since the 1970s. Literature reference: Marc Heiremanns, Fratelli Toso Murano 1902-1980, Stuttgart 2018, Leslie Pina, Fratelli Toso 1854-1980, Atgen 2004, Rossela Junck, Murrine e Millefiori in Murano Glass from 1830 to 1930, Venice 1999, Measures: height: 4.13" (10.5cm) diameter: 3.15" (8cm). 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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