Barovier e Toso Centerpiece Murano Glass 1965 Italy

Venini centerpiece Murano glass, 1950, Italy.

Barovier e Toso.

Venini centerpiece murano glass, 1960, Italy.

Barovier e Toso centerpiece “Rostrato” murano glass, 1940, Italy.

Italian handcrafted chalice in blown Murano glass clear color, 1970s.

Vintage Italian Murano handcrafted glass 1970s.

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Murano glass globet, 1930s. Dimensions: H= 25 cm; D= 9 cm.