Fratelli Toso Millefiori Canes Murano Blue Glass Jug / Creamer

Description

This is a magnificent Venetian glass miniature decorative jug / pitcher, 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 & white floral millefiori murrine canes.

Size

Measures approx 3 inches tall by 3.5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just some black speckles in the glass of the handle from the manufacturing process, common and normal for these items, and shown in final picture.