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How do you spot Chinese fake Murano glass?

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How do you spot Chinese fake Murano glass?
To spot Chinese fake Murano glass, use a magnifying glass to examine its surface. Murano glass is handmade, so you can expect to see small imperfections, such as bubbles and irregularly shaped edges. Replicas produced overseas are machine-made and tend to be more uniform. As you study your piece, you should be able to detect multiple layers of glass on an authentic Murano, but a replica will often be composed of a single, thick piece of glass. Finally, check the maker's mark and compare it to images of the signatures found on authentic pieces produced by that workshop, artisan or factory. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your item. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Murano glass.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
VENINI vase Veronese Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, Signed 1997
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Veronese 600.05 Violet Murano Glass Limited Edition 190/199, 1997, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordin...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

VENINI vase Fazzoletto Aquamarine Murano Glass, Signed 1997, handmade in Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
VENINI vase Fazzoletto 700.02 Aquamarine, 2014, Signed with original box e certificate. We recently had the rare opportunity to acquire an extraordinary collection of original Veni...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Mid-Century Murano Sommerso Glass Vases Designed by Flavio Poli for Alessandro Mandruzzato in Italy in the 60s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

GIUMAN Murano Glass Big Horse Head Sculpture, Made in Italy, Available in Stock
Located in Venezia, IT
A striking sculptural work by Venetian master Giuman, this Large Murano glass horse head showcases the artist’s exceptional ability to capture strength, movement and expressive detai...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Amber Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amber Murano glass rectangular picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant p...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Green Murano Glass Clover Shaped Bullicante Bowl, Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
A beautifully executed Murano glass bowl attributed to Archimede Seguso. Handcrafted in Italy during the 1960s, this sculptural piece is formed in vivid emerald green glass and shap...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

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