Murano Barovier Style Vanity Tray With Hand-Engraved Mirror 2

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An iconic vanity tray with side handles, featuring a rectangular mirrored surface with softly rounded corners. The mirror has been … Read more An iconic vanity tray with side handles, featuring a rectangular mirrored surface with softly rounded corners. The mirror has been meticulously hand-ground on the reverse using traditional stone wheels, a technique that allows for remarkable precision and depth of engraving. The decoration depicts a courtship scene with an elegantly dressed couple in period attire, set within a formal garden enriched with landscape elements that create a harmonious and lively composition. The mirror is set into its customary wooden support, ensuring structural strength and stability. The border is crafted in clear and green glass, shaped into an elegant interwoven motif that reflects the Murano tradition of solid glass craftsmanship. Completing the piece are two finely shaped nickel-plated brass handles, decorative yet functional, which add brightness and a refined touch of luxury without compromising usability. Made in Murano between 1950 and 1955, this tray embodies the ancient glassmaking techniques passed down through generations. The artisans drew inspiration from the models of Barovier & Toso, the historic Murano glassworks active since the mid-12th century and recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the world, long regarded as a benchmark of excellence in Venetian glass production. The use of high-quality materials and the elevated level of craftsmanship reveal a refined and carefully executed work, intended for collectors and admirers of elegant and sophisticated decorative objects. This tray represents a superb expression of Murano master craftsmanship: a unique piece, entirely handmade through complex processes, harmoniously blending Venetian tradition, decorative refinement, and artisanal precision. Perfect as a vanity tray for displaying perfumes and jewelry, or as a decorative accent on a table or console, thanks to its elegant and understated presence. Good condition. Dimensions: Width 13.78 in (35 cm); Depth 8.66 in (22 cm); Height 1.18 in (3 cm). See less