{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-mdina-art-glass-obelisk-paperweight-sculpture-sand-sea-maltese-studio-glass-signed","title":"Vintage 1970s Mdina Art Glass Obelisk Paperweight Sculpture Sand \u0026 Sea Maltese Studio Glass Signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Mdina Art Glass Obelisk Sculpture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Malta during the foundational late 1960s to 1970s period, this iconic \"Sand \u0026amp; Sea\" design beautifully captures the essence of the Mediterranean with its swirling inclusions of deep ocean blue, sea green, and warm golden amber tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a substantial, heavy studio art glass piece with a commanding presence. It features the classic three-sided pyramid obelisk form, designed to catch and refract light from every angle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is highly collectible as it retains its original vintage foil Mdina label on the side and features the hand-etched vintage \"Mdina\" signature on the smoothly ground, polished base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker: Mdina Glass (Malta)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designer: Michael Harris era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Era: Circa late 1960s – 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Pattern: Sand \u0026amp; Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Height: Approximately 20 cm (approx. 8 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Weight: 1.17 kg (unpacked)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in excellent vintage condition. The glass is beautifully clear and bright, and the iconic sharp tip and crisp, geometric edges remain entirely intact. There are no major chips, cracks, or repairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs is expected with authentic, handmade studio glass of this age, there may be minor, negligible shelf wear\/light scratching on the polished underside of the base and tiny internal air bubbles from the original blowing process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original factory label is still affixed and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional collector's item or a beautiful minimalist statement piece for a mantel, desk, or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wonder Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55318682206541,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4552\/0717\/files\/1000280483.jpg?v=1794151305","url":"https:\/\/thewonderroom.co\/products\/vintage-1970s-mdina-art-glass-obelisk-paperweight-sculpture-sand-sea-maltese-studio-glass-signed","provider":"The Wonder Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}