A particularly fine small 19th-century Murano glass table beaker , probably by Salviati Dott. Antonio, dating approximately c.1875–1890, probably around 1880.
The softly waisted body is beautifully formed in translucent pale green glass, with an elegant bulbous form. The rim is formed in contrasting amber/golden-coloured glass, giving the piece a particularly sophisticated appearance.
The body is decorated with incorporated gold leaf, creating an irregular, crackled and fragmented gilded effect beneath the glass surface. Some areas of the original gold decoration have naturally faded or diminished with age, adding to its antique character.
The construction is entirely consistent with high-quality late-19th-century Venetian glassmaking, including the delicate hand-applied decoration and button-snap pontil to the base.
Measurements:
Height: 7.3cm
Maximum body diameter: 8.5cm
Base diameter: 5.9cm
Mouth diameter: 7.8cm
Weight: 240g
Good antique condition. The glass itself is sound, with no obvious cracks or repairs. The applied gold decoration shows areas of wear, fading consistent with age.
Attribution: Salviati Dott. Antonio, Murano, Venice, circa 1875–1890, circa 1880. The attribution is based on the form, colour combination, workmanship and especially the use of gold decoration, with documented Salviati forms of closely comparable date.
A very attractive and unusually small example of the sophisticated Renaissance-revival Venetian glass produced by Salviati during the late 19th century.
Please note: A matching small jug in the same distinctive green, amber and gold-leaf Salviati Dott. Antonio, glass is also available in our shop.