Early Empoli Blown Glass Duck Decanter

Early Empoli Blown Glass Duck Decanter

Large figural decanter in deep dark green/black glass. Made by Empoli Glass in the city of Empoli near Florence in Italy. The beautiful green color of traditional Empoli glass is a natural byproduct of the ferrous oxide found in the sands of the local rivers that is used in the making of the glass. Handblown glass with inverted, polished pontil mark on seat of body. In excellent condition, no problems, glass is clean as a whistle. Little feet are applied. Cute little tail on its fat butt was not applied, hand formed with body. Stopper is solid glass, weighs just under 1 lb, hand formed, no chips. The neck piece fits straight and snug in the decanter opening. It can be turned in any direction.

Glass is thick and well made. Few tiny unintentional bubbles here and there. This beautiful glass is a blackish green. Nice bottom-wear present, fabulous color. Circa 1920’s – 1940’s. Gio Ponti, a major Italian designer of the time, used Empoli glass.

Stands 11.5″ tall, 8″ long and 6″ at widest. Total weight just under 4 lbs.