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FREE: BEAUTIFUL LARGE LEAF SHAPED BOWL WITH COPPER FLAKES Possibly Murano Art Glass

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Description

The listing, BEAUTIFUL LARGE LEAF SHAPED BOWL WITH COPPER FLAKES Possibly Murano Art Glass has ended.

Here is a large and heavy art glass bowl.
Possibly Murano but it has no markings.
This one is quite heavy and in the shape of a leaf.
It has lots of copper sparkles and flakes.
The base is ground and polished.
You will find some light scratches on the base which is expected on vintage items.
This bowl measures about 10" square
In excellent condition--no chips or cracks

Great for a gift or to add to your collection!

Questions & Comments

While I'm relatively certain that this particular piece is not issued by the Murano "BRAND" - it looks like it is in fact venetian art glass from the Venice or Murano region. The closest example I have found is a Barovier & Tosso piece, from Murano Italy, that is about 35 years old, and of a similar size, and shape, though your example is IMO a nicer example, and the Barovier & Tosso piece is retailing for $60+ USD. I hope that helps some of the lurkers to get in on the bidding. Happy auctioning! ~J.R.

Oct 6th, 2014 at 2:01:45 AM PDT by

Thank-you for taking the time to research and write. You made me curious, so I went to eBay and looked up this Barovier & Tosso maker, which by the way, I have never heard of before. I am not a collector so there is a lot of beautiful glass out there that I have never heard of..lol. Anyway, I did see a couple of pieces that were similar..smaller but similar. The asking prices were positively insane! I had no idea that this kind of glass is worth so much! Wow. I understand that these pieces were made individually so I guess that no two would be alike, anyway. I appreciate the fact that your comments are helpful without being critical..very nice of you. Also, you have a couple of yummy looking recipes that I am watching...cookies made with potato chips? I think my grand kids would get a kick out of making them with me.

Oct 6th, 2014 at 6:35:19 AM PDT by

(sorry I sounded like such a bean head.... I just re-read it and wow!! I came off as a real you know what!!!) Sheesh, not cool............ And the other gal sounds very educated on her findings, I love it when I get stuck and someone like that helps me out too... xoxoxo

Oct 9th, 2014 at 6:07:21 AM PDT by

You're not a bean head! None of us has time to read through some of these auctions..some can be quite wordy. You have excellent feedback and lovely auctions..yes, I peeked!

Oct 9th, 2014 at 9:50:52 AM PDT by

Oh yay, you aren't mad... I hate not being able to hear voice tone while communicating because I have nothing but praise and respect for this gorgeous artwork as well as your impeccable taste in choosing and sharing it! I am that way with my crystals, stones, fossils and agates....very over protective but there is nothing more unpleasant that sitting down on top of a jagged agate!!!! YOUCH!!!! I don' really have tons of glass pieces, but I do have many, none the same and each as unique as yours! I have been putting them all in a safe deposit account because my great nieces and nephews come over and the little buggers aren't the most careful, they just want to play with the pretty thins!!!! LOL!!!! xoxoxo Lovin you and your auction!

Oct 9th, 2014 at 6:00:36 AM PDT by

I never get mad on listia...well, except for that one time when a fellow listian(ex listian now), tried to scam me on a couple of gift cards....anyway, we don't know each other well enough to get mad! Lol. I have to save my energy for my teenagers...I do appreciate your thoughts, tho. This form of communication is far from ideal. We can't see each other or sit down and talk with a cup of coffee. It's way too easy to take things the wrong way. So, we should just forget this and move in..lol. Your collection sounds awesome. Listia is the perfect place to add to a collection like yours. I, too, appreciate beautiful stones. I still bend over to pick up pretty rocks when I find them. My mother used to collect agates and she was forever reminding us to find her some when we went to the beach. I will share a funny with you...for a long time now, whenever I find a pretty bag of rocks..say at a thrift store..I buy them and spread them out in our gravel driveway. My husband sells furniture that he restores. Most of the time when they walk up to the house, they will see one that catches their eye..bend over and(after looking around to make sure no one is looking)put it into their pocket! Some will ask if they can have it..most don't. Me and my hubby get a big kick out of this..how sick are we? Lol. Anyway, good luck with the auction. Catch you later...

Oct 9th, 2014 at 10:09:37 AM PDT by

I got into Art Glass when a "neighbor" of mine in an office bulding was Europa Glass about 10 years ago. I have a couple very nice pieces, and have some Murano pieces as well. Happy I could help.

Oct 6th, 2014 at 7:47:44 AM PDT by

I bet you have an awesome collection.

Oct 8th, 2014 at 11:42:03 AM PDT by

I absolutely never implied they are cheap, I am the highest bidder, and I know how much these run, and it is far from cheap....

Oct 7th, 2014 at 9:58:14 AM PDT by

I am glad that you cleared that up for me. When you said you had "tons" of these, it implied to me that you can buy this bowl anywhere and this is simply not true. It is a one-of-a-kind piece. Your post also implied to me that you disregarded the previous post(maybe you didn't read it?). This lady also collects glass and has researched this bowl. The fact that you are the highest bidder also implies that you want this bowl. The written word is a tricky thing. Opinions can easily be taken the wrong way.

Oct 7th, 2014 at 11:54:25 AM PDT by

nice auction

Oct 7th, 2014 at 5:21:31 AM PDT by

Thanks Pebbles!

Oct 8th, 2014 at 11:52:16 AM PDT by

Do you know how old this piece is?

Oct 9th, 2014 at 12:41:56 PM PDT by

You're a doll, thank you! xoxo

Oct 9th, 2014 at 11:56:35 AM PDT by

What a beautiful piece! I wish I had the credits...good luck!

Oct 9th, 2014 at 6:31:19 AM PDT by

That's exactly what they are called...

Oct 7th, 2014 at 9:48:06 AM PDT by

You are entitled to your opinion, of course.

Oct 7th, 2014 at 9:55:57 AM PDT by

Not in the Murano's or any other families but widely loved in many other colors too.... Love these!!! I have tons!

Oct 7th, 2014 at 9:29:08 AM PDT by

I don't know what you mean by "families", but if you look up pictures of Venetian glass or Murano glass you will see that mine is quite similar. This is not a cheaply made piece.

Oct 7th, 2014 at 9:54:43 AM PDT by

It's called Splattered Glass and Copper...

Oct 7th, 2014 at 9:27:53 AM PDT by

I suppose you could call it splattered if you want. The colors do look like they were splattered on. Splattered glass is a general term that is used in many glass items. I have had "splattered" glass also. The glass looks thinner to me.

Oct 7th, 2014 at 9:46:36 AM PDT by

Beautiful

Sep 20th, 2014 at 7:22:24 AM PDT by

Thanks. I was afraid that my pics might not do it justice. The colors are more vibrant in person.

Sep 20th, 2014 at 1:15:52 PM PDT by

Absolutely beautiful!

Oct 7th, 2014 at 4:20:03 AM PDT by

Thanks Billie

Oct 8th, 2014 at 11:52:49 AM PDT by

Nice piece, watching, fanning and hopefully bidding when I get some credits...this would make a lovely gift!

Oct 6th, 2014 at 4:17:56 PM PDT by

It certainly would!

Oct 6th, 2014 at 6:23:05 PM PDT by

This is beautiful! <3

Oct 5th, 2014 at 10:46:43 PM PDT by

It is more beautiful in person..hard for me to get good pictures with shiny items

Oct 8th, 2014 at 11:43:35 AM PDT by

So very special!! You must own a fine arts museum.lol..Love these one of a kind pieces & of course they are a bear to photograph as pics can never do them justice. Gorgeous, gorgeous gorgeous!!! Your fan & watching :))

Oct 4th, 2014 at 8:04:42 AM PDT by

Hi Susan..Ty for your lovely comment! I don't have a museum..lol...but once in awhile I am lucky to find beautiful things that I think others might like. I found this piece in a private thrift store. The lady that runs it, got it in a bunch of things at an estate auction. There is no telling how old this is, although it does not look like a new piece to me. I am not an expert in this area..I only know what I like! I love glass but I just have no room to collect anymore.

Oct 4th, 2014 at 2:35:17 PM PDT by