Mid 20th Century Gold Fleck (Avventurina) Sea Shell Shaped Art Glass Ashtray Catchall

Description

A whimsical catchall on the shape of a sea shell. This Item was crafted in the hands of a true … more A whimsical catchall on the shape of a sea shell. This Item was crafted in the hands of a true artisan of glass. The shape, while simple on first view, is anything but upon consideration that it is a hand made object of glass. It is further distinguished by its lovely alluring gold fleck glass, known as "Avventurina" by its Murano. Italian inventors. There is a nicely formed cooled tail a deep side well and a smoothly polished pontil.

It is 4.25" long, 3" wide, and is in excellent condition.

It is not marked. Its creation is attributed to the makers of Murano.

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