{"product_id":"vintage-murano-style-aqua-blue-black-speckled-art-glass-handbag-vase","title":"Vintage Murano-Style Aqua Blue Black Speckled Art Glass Handbag Vase","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful vintage \u003cstrong\u003eMurano-style studio art glass handbag vase\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring vivid aqua-blue colouring with contrasting black speckled decoration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial decorative glass piece weighs approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.10kg\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been formed in the shape of a handbag, complete with twin raised handles and sculptural applied glass details around the handle attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is densely decorated with irregular pieces of \u003cstrong\u003ebright turquoise and aqua-blue glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, interspersed with scattered deep black inclusions. Areas of clear glass remain visible between the coloured sections, creating additional depth and allowing light to travel through the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo tall handles are formed from twisted aqua and clear glass, with fine dark threading winding through them. Decorative clear and blue applied glass flourishes surround the handle attachments, giving the piece an attractive handmade, sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gently shaped opening follows the contours of the handbag design, while the interior continues the blue and black speckled pattern visible around the outer body.\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 individual 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 decorative handbag vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuction-catalogued as Italian Murano-style glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. weight: \u003cstrong\u003e1.10kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright aqua and turquoise colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScattered black glass inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear glass areas throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin twisted aqua glass handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine dark threading within the handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculptural applied glass handle attachments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick, substantial glass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne available\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 art glass piece, small bubbles, irregularities, variations in colour and differences within the applied glass decoration are part of its individual character.\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":48151693295747,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/0432\/5507\/files\/80653.jpg?v=1788980416","url":"https:\/\/clarkesfusions.co.uk\/products\/vintage-murano-style-aqua-blue-black-speckled-art-glass-handbag-vase","provider":"Clarke's Fusions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}