While Murano glass may have been made anytime between 1940 and today, handkerchief glass from the 1950s and 1960s is the most valued. Patterns (and prices) are the best indicators of age.

The Veronese vase was named after the Italian painter and became a signature piece for the firm Cappelin Venini, based in Murano. During ANTIQUES ROADSHOW's 2012 visit to Seattle, Washington, a ...

This vintage glass is sure to set off a new aesthetically pleasing trend. ... Murano glass is used to craft vases, sculptures, goblets, centerpieces, and other decorative objects.

Today, Murano island remains a pretty small place. A collection of tiny islands connected by bridges and canals, the whole only about one mile in diameter with some 5,000 residents.

Back home, Vincent posted photos in Facebook groups for glass art and soon joined a private one for Murano glass. The “Murano” on the vase’s bottom referred to the island in Venice that has ...

Appraisal: Murano Green Glass Vase by Scarpa, ca. 1930, from Boise Hour 3.

The vase was produced by the renowned glass company Venini and designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who died in 1978. One response on Facebook gave her chills: "Those are very rare. Every ...

The vase was then listed as part of Wright's "Important Italian Glass" sale with a valuation of between $30,000 and $50,000. The final sale price more than doubled the top estimate.