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Ruby Red Hand Blown Pear by Viking Art Glass

Awesome retro teal blue green art glass from 1950s Italy.

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Ruby Pear with Applied Green Stem by Viking Art Glass

Large ruby red pear hand blown with applied green stem by Viking Art Glass. Made from thick glass with a hollow interior.  Circa 1950-1970.

The pear measures 5.25″ high, 3″ at widest point. This lovely large piece of glass fruit is a scarce item.

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