Attribution & Period
Attribution: Attributed to Barovier & Toso (or Seguso Vetri d'Arte / Archiminio), Murano, Italy
Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s- 1960s)
Design/Technique: Hand-blown iridized glass with sculptural radial ribs (a costolature)
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Details: Free of structural cracks, major chips, or restored areas. Shows subtle light hand-crafting imperfections and minor micro-surface wear consistent with age, authentic hand-blown glass production, and delicate domestic handling.
Authenticity & Construction
Technique: Free-blown and molded clear soda-lime art glass treated with a metallic chloride spray application while hot, achieving a permanent, oil-slick iridized prism refraction across the relief surface.
Architectural & Form Details: Features deep concentric fluting emanating from a sunken centerwell, terminating in a broad halo rim. The underside displays polished ground pontils and structural foot rings, confirming artisanal hand-finished production.
Placement
An exceptional set for high-end residential interiors, curated dining environments, or contemporary hospitality spaces. Ideal as decorative accent wall mounts, display cabinet features, or elevated tabletop layering pieces for bespoke entertaining.
Provenance
Private Collection / Acquired from a private estate.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE: This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
Attribution & Period
Attribution: Attributed to Barovier & Toso (or Seguso Vetri d'Arte / Archiminio), Murano, Italy
Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s- 1960s)
Design/Technique: Hand-blown iridized glass with sculptural radial ribs (a costolature)
Dimensions & Weight
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition.
Details: Free of structural cracks, major chips, or restored areas. Shows subtle light hand-crafting imperfections and minor micro-surface wear consistent with age, authentic hand-blown glass production, and delicate domestic handling.
Authenticity & Construction
Technique: Free-blown and molded clear soda-lime art glass treated with a metallic chloride spray application while hot, achieving a permanent, oil-slick iridized prism refraction across the relief surface.
Architectural & Form Details: Features deep concentric fluting emanating from a sunken centerwell, terminating in a broad halo rim. The underside displays polished ground pontils and structural foot rings, confirming artisanal hand-finished production.
Placement
An exceptional set for high-end residential interiors, curated dining environments, or contemporary hospitality spaces. Ideal as decorative accent wall mounts, display cabinet features, or elevated tabletop layering pieces for bespoke entertaining.
Provenance
Private Collection / Acquired from a private estate.
STANDARD ATTRIBUTION & VALUE DISCLOSURE: This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
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