Italian Vintage Optic Glass Olive Green Hand Blown Canisters

Italian Vintage Optic Glass Olive Green Hand Blown Canisters

Vintage, or perhaps antique, blown art glass canister set of 3. These may be from Italy (imported during the mid-century to sell to the mass market during the Italian Glass craze). Or they may be antiques, the lids fit on the inside of the neck which is a very old method.

Two are in excellent condition. One (medium sized) has 2 very small sliver chips on the inside of the lid that can’t be seen when lid is in place. Amazing, well preserved condition. Canisters like these normally do not survive intact.

Sold as set of three; (1) 13″ Extra LARGE canister with lid, 5.5″ base; (1) 11″ large canister with lid, 5″ base; and (1) 8″ canister with lid, 4″ base.

Medium weight blown glass with vertical optic panels on vessels and lids. Deep, beautiful olive green color. Finials are hand-tooled solid glass. Very well-made glass. Certainly from a fine maker. Interesting antique style lids – the lids fit “inside” the cannister opening. Inner fit lids were made before the 1900’s. We tend to think these are vintage, 1950’s, made in the antique style. But we could be wrong.

Identity research continues. Truly fabulous set. Cornerstone of kitchen decor, very appealing.