SIGNED & LABELLED FM Konstglas / Marcolin Fumato Glass Fish

Description

A stunning Scandinavian full lead crystal grey + clear glass fish sculpture. Made by FM Konstglas (which later became Marcolin Art Crystal) of Ronneby, Sweden. Still bears the original factory label (worn), and is signed to base "FM, Ronneby, Sweden, B 850 180". Designed by Benito Marcolin, pattern number B850. Benito and his brother Josef founded FM Konstglas in 1961. The feathered bubble effect is called "fumato", which means "smoked", a technique which involves exposing the glass to smoke from a fire, to give the glass a smoky colour by picking up particles of unburnt ember and ash from the smoke.

Size

Measures approx 5 inches tall by 7.75 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.