{"product_id":"vintage-murano-style-aqua-blue-black-art-glass-handbag-vase-1-81kg","title":"Vintage Murano-Style Aqua Blue Black Art Glass Handbag Vase 1.81kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking vintage \u003cstrong\u003eMurano-style art glass handbag vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring vibrant aqua-blue colouring, bold dark stripe decoration and elaborate sculpted glass details.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.81kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an exceptionally substantial decorative glass piece, formed in the shape of a handbag with twin raised handles and a highly detailed faux fastening to the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body contains a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003especkled and mottled aqua-blue glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, crossed by sweeping dark navy-black vertical bands which create a dramatic striped effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the front is a large applied glass \u003cstrong\u003eflap-style decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, edged in dark glass and finished with a rounded black glass button detail, giving the piece the appearance of a stylised handbag closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twin handles are formed from twisted pale aqua and clear glass, with open ribbon-like sections running through them. Large sculpted clear glass fittings secure the handles at either side and add further texture and sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick glass base and irregular hand-worked details emphasise the sculptural nature of the piece, with the colouring and pattern changing noticeably as it is viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece was \u003cstrong\u003ecatalogued at auction as a vintage Italian Murano-style studio glass handbag\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is unmarked, so no specific Murano glasshouse or maker is attributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage studio art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMurano-style handbag vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuction-catalogued as Italian Murano-style glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. weight: \u003cstrong\u003e1.81kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAqua \/ light blue speckled glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark navy-black striped decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin twisted glass handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear and aqua handle detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied faux flap and button decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick substantial glass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive the exact item pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a handmade or hand-finished glass piece, bubbles, irregularities, variations in the glass and uneven applied decoration may be present as part of the manufacturing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarke's Fusions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48151530602627,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/80588.jpg?v=1788978784","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/vintage-murano-style-aqua-blue-black-art-glass-handbag-vase-1-81kg","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}