Here is a wonderful 1950/60's Venetian glass bowl/ashtray, made on the island of Murano , near Venice, Italy. This piece was made by Barovier & Toso , part of the'Cordonato Oro' range. Very similar pieces can be seen in the book'Italian Glass' by Leslie Pina, pages 31 - 32.
In a stunning combination of red & clear cased glass, with loads of Gold Leaf inclusions encased in the glass. 1.75 inches tall by 4 inches in diameter at widest point. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.
The item "Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Red Glass Bowl" is in sale since Tuesday, May 1, 2018. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Italian". The seller is "20thcenturyglass-shop" and is located in Bolton. This item can be shipped worldwide.