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A magnificent mid-century Venetian/Murano art glass 5-piece cordial service, handcrafted in Italy using the historic "Tre Fuochi" (Three Fires) technique. …
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A magnificent mid-century Venetian/Murano art glass 5-piece cordial service, handcrafted in Italy using the historic "Tre Fuochi" (Three Fires) technique. This elegant set features a tall 12-inch decanter with its original stopper and four matching small liqueur glasses.
Crafted from warm golden-amber hand-blown glass, each piece is richly adorned with heavy 24K gold gilt bandings, intricate gilded scrolls, and hand-painted raised enamel floral motifs (pastina/spaghetti style) in crisp white with soft green and blue accents. The decanter retains its original gold foil label reading "HAND DECORATED WITH 24-K GOLD" on the underside of the base.
Technique & Provenance:
• The "Tre Fuochi" process requires three distinct firings:
1. Shaping the hand-blown amber glass body.
2. Firing the lavish 24K gold leaf application.
3. A final delicate firing to set the raised, hand-painted enamel blossoms.
• The base displays a distinct polished pontil mark, underscoring its authentic hand-blown Venetian craftsmanship.
Measurements:
• Decanter (with Stopper): Height 12 in x Width 3.75 in
• Cordial Glasses (Each): Height 2.5 in x Width 1.8 in
About Esperanza’s Fine Decor & Restorations:
We take pride in preserving period craftsmanship. Antique and vintage furniture pieces are structurally stabilized and hand-finished using period-appropriate methods. All art glass, silver services, and fine decor objects are carefully prepped and accurately cataloged so they arrive ready for immediate display in your space.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 12ʺH
- Brand
- Murano
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Blown Glass
- Gold
- Murano Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Amber
- Condition Notes
- Overall in Very Good Vintage Condition with age-appropriate character: • Decanter & Glasses: Free of chips, flakes, or surface cracks. … moreOverall in Very Good Vintage Condition with age-appropriate character: • Decanter & Glasses: Free of chips, flakes, or surface cracks. Glass remains clear and vibrant. • Gold & Enamel: Raised enamel flowers are fully intact and crisp. Gold gilding shows light, minor surface rubbing on the stopper top and upper rim, consistent with gentle mid-century use. • Stopper: Contains a stable internal stress line (heat fracture) within the glass body. The outer surface is entirely smooth to the touch with no separation or outer cracking. The stopper sits securely and displays beautifully. less
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