Fratelli Toso Millefiori Canes Pink Murano Glass Vase

Product Number: WS13453

 Sold / Reference 

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 pink + white floral millefiori murrine canes.

Please note: Although this vase is obviously too small to hold a bunch of flowers, it is still classed as a vase. Small vases like this were often used to hold flowerheads, or miniature "sweetpea" flowers, or simply used as decorative ornaments.

Size

Measures approx 3 inches tall by 1.5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks, just a small bit of sand or grit in the glass from the manufacturing process, very common for these items, and shown in final picture.

Vintage Glass On Ebay

Vintage Glass on eBay UK

As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.

As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.

Vintage Glass on eBay USA

As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.

As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase.