1950s Mid Century Venetian Zanfirico Tall Goblets- Set of 12

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Twelve magnificent zanfirico Venetian goblets that are hand blown by the challenging method and art form of fusing and manipulating … Read more Twelve magnificent zanfirico Venetian goblets that are hand blown by the challenging method and art form of fusing and manipulating bundles of cane glass, which are individually twisted to form spirals designs. Further embellished with embedded copper coloured glitter and enriched with 24 karat gold leaves. Each goblet is made up of seven separately made components that are heat fused together one piece at a time. They reflect the robust energy and ambitions of the mid 20th century post war culture while exhibiting the most exquisite forms of mouth blown Venetian glass, an art form that evolved over multiple centuries. Circa 1950s -early 1960s, capacity 9 fluid ounces. Unmarked. See less