RARE VINTAGE MURANO SOMMERSO DUCK with REAL GOLD LEAF & HAND BLOWN GLASS
RARE VINTAGE MURANO SOMMERSO DUCK w/GOLD LEAF & HAND BLOWN GLASS. This describes what I'm trying to explain better than I can. An authentic Murano Glass object has an imperfect shape, other small imperfections, or size and shape variations. When masters create Murano Glass by hand, they do not use exact measurements or machines to create perfect shapes or perfect polish. Therefore, most Murano Glass pieces may come out slightly asymmetrical. Many blown glass pieces will have bottoms with somewhat rough pontil marks where the glass piece was taken off the stick. Sometimes there are also bubbles of air trapped inside the glass.
Two items of the same model may vary in terms of shape, size, color, or pattern. This is the result of a very manual ancient process, where artisans use only basic tools. The masters take pride in following the techniques and traditions of their fathers and grandfathers.
They work in small factories and workshops which have no production machinery or conveyor belts. My beautiful unique brown duck is infused with real gold & gold leaf throughout almost the entire piece.It also has a pattern of tiny black & white beads & I have never seen this before & I think the workmanship is absolutely incredible, especially since it's all hand crafted! My pictures do not do it justice & you should see it when the light hits this piece it's breath taking gorgeous! Please enlarge my pictures so you can see the details that I'm trying to describe as they are part of my description. It's in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or repairs. The center of base (pontil) is as described above with being slightly rough & there are a few felt pads to protect your furniture.
There are also few tiny air bubbles in the base that are really only seen when held to the light & that too is explained above & perfectly normal. I'm trying to downsize my collection of glassware after collecting for so many years, so please keep checking back as I will be listing more as time allows.