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Mid-century modern Italian art glass with shape and decor attributed to Fratelli Toso. Circa 1950s.
Hundreds of colorful murrina encased in yellow glass and speckled with silver aventurine.
Beautiful vintage Murano art dish resembles a starfish, great for 'beach' decors. Has a primordial organic look.

Vintage Toso Starfish Dish by Murano Art Glass

Pair of early Moon and Star pattern kitchen canisters. Made by LE Smith, circa 1930s - 1940s. The set includes a large gallon canister and a quarter gallon canister made with thick mold blown glass with pontil scars on seat (left by the makers tool).

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Hand-made Vintage Art Glass with Organic Style Murrine Decor

Mid-century modern Italian art glass with shape and decor attributed to Fratelli Toso. Circa 1950s. Hundreds of colorful murrina encased in yellow glass and speckled with silver aventurine. Beautiful vintage Murano art dish resembles a starfish, great for ‘beach’ decors. Has a primordial organic look. One tip received a bump and has been repaired (item is priced accordingly). Unmarked.

This lovely dish measures 11″ at widest, stands 2.5″ tall with sides gently flaring up, and weighs 3 lbs.

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