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A wonderfully vibrant piece of vintage Italian art glass, this beautiful domed paperweight was made in Murano, Italy and remarkably retains its original red and gold “Made in Murano Italy” foil label to the base.
The paperweight features a gorgeous combination of brilliant turquoise, aqua and blue glass. At its centre is a rich blue circular formation, surrounded by a radiating mottled or web-like pattern which spreads towards the outer edge.
The thick clear glass dome magnifies the internal decoration beautifully, changing the appearance of the pattern as the piece is viewed from different angles and giving it a wonderful sense of depth.
Small bubbles and handmade irregularities can be seen within the glass, adding to the character of the piece and providing a lovely reminder of the traditional glassmaking process.
Its rich aquatic colours make this particularly striking displayed where it can catch natural light — on a desk, windowsill, shelf or amongst a collection of vintage art glass.
The surviving original Murano foil label is an especially lovely feature and adds considerably to its appeal as a collectible piece of vintage Italian glass.
*Details*
Item: Vintage art glass paperweight
Origin: Murano, Italy
Label: Original “Made in Murano Italy” foil label present
Material: Art glass
Colour: Turquoise / aqua / blue / clear
Design: Radiating mottled/webbed internal decoration
Shape: Round domed paperweight
Era: Vintage, likely mid-to-late 20th century
Diameter: Approx. 8.5 cm / 3⅓ inches
*Condition*
Good vintage condition overall.
There are some surface scratches, small marks and signs of previous use, particularly to the underside/base, which are commensurate with the age and use of the piece.
Small bubbles, specks and irregularities can also be seen within the glass. These appear consistent with the handmade nature of the piece rather than later damage and are part of its individual character.
The original foil label remains attached to the base and naturally shows some age-related wear and losses.
I cannot see any significant chips or cracks from your photographs.
Please study all photographs carefully, including the close-up images, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.
*A Note from FS Vintage Co.*
All of our items are genuine vintage or antique pieces and have been loved throughout their lifetime. As such, signs of age and gentle wear should be expected and are considered part of their unique character and charm.
We do our very best to photograph and describe each item accurately, so please take a moment to look carefully at all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.
If you have any questions or would like any additional photographs before purchasing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’re always happy to help.
We also believe in giving packaging a second life wherever possible, so your order may arrive using clean, recycled packaging materials to help reduce waste.
Your order will be sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48, providing tracking from dispatch through to delivery.
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Vintage Murano Italy Blue Art Glass Paperweight – Original Foil Label – Ocean Blue Mottled Glass
£25.00
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