MARKED Venini Murano Purple & White Glass Zanfirico Fazzoletto Vase

Description

Here is an exquisite 1950's Venetian purple & white glass fazzoletto (handkerchief) vase. Made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by famous manufacturers Venini, designed by Fulvio Bianconi, in collaboration with Paolo Venini, in 1948. Made with alternating stripes of lattice criss cross zanfirico filigree strands. The vase bears their acid stamp manufacturing mark to the base, which reads: "Venini, Murano". I must stress that this mark is extremely hard to see, pretty much impossible unless you get the lighting just right. It is also only a partial mark due to limited surface area on the base. I have shown the mark as best I can in the final images. Experienced collectors will hopefully recognise it from other, clearer examples (see my other Venini items for comparison).

Please note: the plastic stand is for display purposes only and is not included.

Size

Measures approx 3.75 inches tall by 5 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.