Murano Glass Paperweights attributed to Gianmaria Potenza for La Murrina, 1960s, Set of 3

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Charming set of three Murano glass weights designed by the artist and founder of the historic Italian glassmaking company La … Read more Charming set of three Murano glass weights designed by the artist and founder of the historic Italian glassmaking company La Murrina, and produced by the company under the same name during the 1960s. Beautiful and playful, these light blue glass pieces are decorated with bands of blue, orange, and lattimo (opaque white) murrine. Their distinctive shape recalls the weights once used with antique weighing scales, reinterpreted here as decorative glass objects with a vibrant mid-century Italian aesthetic.

Originally produced in different sizes and weights during the mid-20th century, this set comprises three pieces in graduated heights: Largest piece: 10 cm (3.94 in) in diameter × 12 cm (4.72 in) high; retains its original label.
Medium piece: 8 cm (3.15 in) in diameter × 11 cm (4.33 in) high. Smallest piece: 8 cm (3.15 in) in diameter × 10 cm (3.94 in) high. All three pieces are in good original vintage condition, with no breaks or chips. They show only minimal signs of use on the bases, consistent with contact with supporting surfaces. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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