Avis Yuni Antiques & Collectibles

Manufacturer: Murano Glass, Italy
This is a different piece than the Murano Glass or Italian Glass or Italian Art Glass bowls most frequently seen. We call this a Murano basket, although the two curled top handles don't join together to form one handle like a basket usually has. The pictures give a good shape description on this one and reflect the coloring well, with it's swirled circular line pattern at the center radiating out to blue at the pointed edges.

Measures about 10 1/4 inches in greatest length and about 8 inches in greatest width (from point to point across the handle side), and sitting about 4 1/4 inches to topside of handles. We've provided 5 views to show from different angles and close-ups of central coloring. The white triangles on the close-ups and other white "hot spots" in the photos are reflections from the camera lighting on the glossy surface. The underside of the basket is a rounded ribbed molding creating the line rays which you can see from the topside. This piece dates from the 1950's and is very heavy in weight, as these pieces usually are.

Very nice overall condition but not mint. There are some tiny, tiny flakes/chips along the edges of the underside base on which the piece sits as well as expected scratches from age sitting here. Elsewhere there are some spots on the underside with scratches, rubbed lines, perhaps some tiny surface chipping...a bit of wear. On the topside there is a little bit of wear we saw but nothing bad at all and you have to look close. A fun piece and very colorful.

Large 10 Inch Multi-colored Murano Glass, Italian Art Glass Basket

  • Your price: $59.00
  • Item Number: 1215
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