Fratelli Toso Millefiori Canes Murano Purple & Blue Glass Vase

Description

This is a magnificent Venetian glass miniature decorative vase, circa 1900 - 1914, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by Fratelli Toso, similar items are shown in the book 'Venetian Glass - Confections in Glass 1855 - 1914' by Sheldon Barr, pages 114 - 119. Made up of loads of blue, purple, white + yellow floral millefiori murrine canes!

Size

Measures approx 2 inches tall by 2 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just a minor manufacturing flaw in the rim, shown in final picture.