Glass

Italian made glass frame by Venini, c. 1950s. A glass and metal frame.

Markings:  Stamped Venini Murano

Measurements:  15 in. tall ; 12 1/2 wide (38;31 cm)

Exceptional Italian Murano glass lamp by Ercole Barovier in pulegoso white glass. The pulegoso process traps tiny air bubbles within the glass, giving off a frosty appearance.

Circa 1930

Dimension:  77 in tall; 13 in. diameter (196.5cm; 33cm)

Barovier (Murano, Italy)

Barovier comes from a long standing family line of glassmakers. The family is recorded as working in Venice as early as 1324. Ercole Barovier, son of Benvenuto Barovier became a partner in his families company at age 30. In 1926 he took over its management with brother Nicol and in 1942 the company was renamed Barovier & Toso.

A unique 19th century crystal and silver perfume bottle with original stopper. Features large fluted base, silver lip and crystal fluted stopper.

Markings:  marked '800' for the silver standard and '9', most likely the silversmith's number.

Measurements:  diameter 6 1/2 in.; height 6 in.

Late 19th century European chandelier, pink glass with white floral motif centered within handmade wrought iron frame.

Measurements:  H 44 1/2 in.; Diameter 8 in. (113cm; 20.3cm)

Coastal Genoa reverse painting on glass, c. late 18th century. Painted within an oval shaped floral bordering composed of gilded gold and silver. Composition of coastal landscape with structural forms, boating, and wildlife. Glass painting is displayed within a wood frame.

Measurements:  L 11 1/2 in.; W 9 in.

Genoa late 18th century reverse painting on glass. Painting of landscape with figural forms, wildlife, and structural compositions. Painted within oval shaped floral bordering composed of gilded gold and silver and framed within a wood frame.

Measurements:  L 11 1/2 in.; W 9 in.

Late 18th century reverse painting on glass, Genoa Italy. Painted within an oval shaped floral bordering composed of gilded gold and silver, the painting depicts a serene naturalistic costal landscape with structural composition.The glass painting is displayed within a wood frame.

Measurements:  L 11 1/2 in.; W 9 in.

A gorgeous Heath & Middleton English silver and glass decanter, dated 1903. This lovely piece features a round base with an elaborate etched floral motif. Top of decanter has a Birmingham silver lip, marked with John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton's makers mark along with the Birmingham silver markings

Dimensions:  4.5 in. diameter; 4.5 in. tall

Markings:  Stamps for English hallmarking system - Anchor, representing Birmingham (city mark), lion passant (assayer's mark) representing sterling silver (.925), and marked D for the year 1903 (date letter). Also marked JTH over JHM into a quatrefoil (makers mark), the makers mark for John Thomas Heath & John Hartshorne Middleton of Jukin & Heath.

Original Venini Inciso tri-color vase, circa 1950s. Underneath has three line acid mark signature Venini Murano Italia.

Dimensions:  4 1/2 in. diameter; 8 1/4 tall

Italian Venini latticino/zanfirico glass vase, c. 20th century. Clear glass vase with multiple white canes creating a delicate lattice (lace effect). Underside has acid etched mark, Venini Murano Italia.

Measurements:  Height 11 1/4 in.; Diameter approx. 5 in. (28.6cm; 12.7cm)