Circa: 1950-1960 Manufacturer: Fratelli Toso/Made in Italy
This art Butterfly Bowl was manufactured by Murano and attributed to Fratelli Toso circa 1950. Shown in Pina's Italian Glass Century 20, page 166, says Fratelli Toso, designed by Ermanno Toso in the 1950s and 1960s. Beautifully cased in blue and white opalescent with copper swirl adventurine flecks. It has two wings and short paired projections in the middle that look like a butterfly body. In very good + condition without chips, cracks or fleabites it measures 2 1/2 inches high, 9 inches wide and 8 1/2 inches long. An addition to any Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have any questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.