Barovier & Toso Glass Identification Guide + Gallery
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Barovier & Toso was formed in 1936 with the merge of two glasshouses - Vetreria Artistica Barovier, and Ferro Toso. the company was first known as Ferro Toso Vetrerie Artistiche Riunite S.A. up until 1942, and then Barovier & Toso. Chief designer Ercole Barovier created many well known designs, including Crepuscolo, Brillantati, Zebrati, Acanto, and of course the popular ribbed design Cordonato d'Oro, usually made in red glass with gold leaf inclusions. The company still exists today.
Sources: 20th Century Factory Glass by Lesley Jackson.
A clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and green spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso, signed.
Signature reads "Barovier & Toso, Murano".
A clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and blue spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Graffito" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and purple spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Graffito" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and purple spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and brown spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and brown spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and red spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" bird sculpture with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and green Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" posy vase or bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
An orangey red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and purple Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and green Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and purple Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A pink and clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" lamp with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and green Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A green and clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A green and clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A blue and clear Murano glass ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions and encased bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and red Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" vase with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A red and clear Murano glass "Cordonato d'Oro" bird bowl with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear and pink Murano glass vase with gold leaf inclusions and bubbles. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A pink Murano glass shell shaped ashtray bowl. Made by Barovier & Toso, signed and labelled.
A blue Murano glass bird sculpture with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso, these birds can be found with labels used by Barovier between 1955 - 1970.
A pink Murano glass bird sculpture with gold leaf inclusions. Made by Barovier & Toso, these birds can be found with labels used by Barovier between 1955 - 1970.
A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and green spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
A clear Murano glass "Zebrati" ashtray bowl with gold leaf inclusions, encased bubbles and purple spiralling pattern. Made by Barovier & Toso.
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References
For more information on Barovier & Toso glass, check out the following resources:
Books
The Art of the Barovier Glassmakers in Murano, 1866-1972 | ISBN 978-8877431271
ITALIAN GLASS (Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide) | ISBN 978-0764319297
20th Century Factory Glass | ISBN 978-1857322675
