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Manufacturer: Marcolin - Sweden
This very well finished c. 1960 whale figurine is signed: Marcolin Sweden M 412 & has it's original label still attached. The label states: Genuine Handmade In Sweden, FM, Marcolin, Art Crystal, Full Lead Crystal, Over 24%. In 1996Glass Collector's Digest featured the Marcolin brothers, from their start in Italy, working for several of the most famous glass houses in Murano, to 1954 when they moved to Sweden.
In 1961, they had opened their own glasshouse in Ronneby, Blekinge. In 1990 they were to open a glassworks in Indiana, but it never came to fruition.
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They were well known for their glass animals & a whale, similar to this one, was featured in the article.
The cobalt blue-to-clear center is cased in clear crystal. The figurine measures 9" long & 3 1/2" at the hump. It is in mint condition with only expected base wear, & has no chips or scratches.
It makes an excellent cabinet piece & is a wonderful addition to any glass cabinet or display. Thank you for stopping by The Treasure Chest. (Item ID:A-20) |
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