Mid-Century Murano Glass Paperweight

Mid-Century Murano Glass PaperweightMurano glass paperweights date back thousands of years; born almost by accident, they were formed from scraps of coloured glass that would otherwise have been thrown away. Over time, expert blowers have utilised several techniques to bring each paperweight to life, such as millefiori, murrina and lampwork. This results in intricate patterns and scenes formed of multicoloured rods, beads and canes. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage

so be sure to add this solid silver 800 one to your collection – perfectly sized for large bottles

with the help of skilled craftswomen

It opens to reveal the required pieces to play chess

Founder Marie-Rose Kahane designed the Fiori Uovo bud vase with a focus on old-world style

Brandimarte's 15x20 cm Germana Frame is crafted by skilled Florentine artisans using 925 Silver and a special hammering technique to create a textured finish

Augarten summoned the artistic eye of Italian fashion designer Giambattista Valli

this blown-glass ice bucket has a base of bamboo-root inlays

This hand-polished muslin-glass brandy snifter is realised with an engraved pearl border and sits satisfyingly in the hand

the Goccia Oceano Murano Glass Vase by Micheluzzi Glass is characterised by a distinctive shape that references the elongated form of a drop

and watch it serve as the perfect way to break the ice at future negotiations

Yard O Led nailed it with the first draft of its propelling pen in 1934

resulting in a picturesque scene of a horse galloping within a patterned border