Description: talian Murano zanfirico, art glass ashtray, made in Murano, Italy and attributed to AVEM circa the 1950-60s. Being decorated with glass lace, ribbons and gold dust--the combination of latticino, retortoli and aventurine--it is a stunningly beautiful and quite heavy piece. Our photos are intentionally taken from a variety of angles and light conditions to exhibit the tremendous versatility of display options that this piece offers! We think you'll find this to be even more beautiful in person! An excellent addition to an art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift for a special person--including yourself! DIMENSIONS: 8" diagonally (20.2 cm) x 6ยฝ" wide x 2ยพ" high WEIGHT: 3 Pounds, 8 Ounces (1588 g.) CONDITION: Free from any damage or restoration, perfect vintage condition. STRIKING Vintage MURANO ๐ฎ๐น AVEM Ashtray LATTICINO ArT GLaSs Italy ZANFIRICO 24k Gold AVENTURINE STRIKING Vintage MURANO ๐ฎ๐น AVEM Ashtray LATTICINO ArT GLaSs Italy ZANFIRICO 24k Gold AVENTURINE Click images to enlarge Please carefully inspect all the photos-- at full resolution--before you purchase. Try to ignore any flash, reflection or cast shadow. Thank you. Item pictured is the same one you will receive! ALSO PICTURED: A small sampling of the hundreds of fine art glass, antiques, art, and collectibles that we have listed on eBay right now!View Our Other eBay Offerings Description Vintage Mid-20th C. Murano ๐ฎ๐น Venetian Italian ArT GLaSs Zanfirico ASHTRAY BOWL Latticino โข Retortoli โข Zanfirico โข 24k Gold Aventurineโข 8"-Corner-to-Corner โข 3ยฝ-Poundsโข Sommerso Made in Murano, Italy ~ Reasonable offers cheerfully entertained & often accepted! ~ Authentic Italian Murano zanfirico, art glass ashtray, made in Murano, Italy and attributed to AVEM circa the 1950-60s. Being decorated with glass lace, ribbons and gold dust--the combination of latticino, retortoli and aventurine--it is a stunningly beautiful and quite heavy piece. Our photos are intentionally taken from a variety of angles and light conditions to exhibit the tremendous versatility of display options that this piece offers! One photo shows a close-up of an unusual feature in one corner--a double-indent! The ever-fascinating, unknown intention of the artist. That being left up to only our own imagination! Pontil/base ground-flat, then concave (to create a flat base while gracefully smoothing the pontil scar! Highly polished. So it shows the expected shelf-wear to the flat surface base. We think you'll find this to be even more beautiful and fascinating in person! An excellent addition to an art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift for a special person--including yourself, of course! DIMENSIONS: 8" diagonally (20.2 cm) x 6ยฝ" wide x 2ยพ" high WEIGHT: 3 Pounds, 8 Ounces (1588 g.) CONDITION: Free from any damage or restoration, perfect vintage condition. FULL CONDITION REPORT: We thoroughly inspected this piece and found no cracks, chips, nicks, scuffs, flea bites, flakes, hairlines, repairs or evidence of grinding or restoration can be seen or felt. Any natural indentations, bubbles, tool marks and/or any other natural textural features are all original to this piece and normal for hand blown glass. Wear to the base is consistent with age. Please review all high-resolution photographs, at full size, in forming your own opinions. ~ We remain at your disposal for any further information. ~ Well wrapped, promptly shipped & guaranteed to please!
Price: 139 USD
Location: Naples, Florida
End Time: 2023-12-03T03:47:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 27 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Origin: Venice
Shape: Square
Type of Glass: Soda Glass w/Pure Gold Dust
Year Manufactured: 1958
Glassmaking Technique: Filigree/Canework
Suitable For: Cigar, Candy, Cigarette
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 2ยพ in
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Features: 24k Gold Aventurine Dust
Production Style: Art Glass
City of Origin: Murano
Finish: Glossy
Item Width: 6ยฝ in
Handmade: Yes
Color: Multi-Color
Item Diameter: 8 in/diagonally (20.2 cm)
Material: Glass
Subject/Theme: Zanfirico
Brand: Avem
Type: Ashtray
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Theme: Elegant
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
Item Weight: 3 Pounds, 8 Ounces (1588 g.)