Superb Michele Burato Murano Large Murrine Vase

Artisan and Design: Glass: Decorative Pre 2000: item #388466
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Italian born Michele Burato began his career as a glass historian, and began experimenting with fusing glass in 1990. By 1998, he had his first exhibition in Venice. Burato incorporates the traditional Venetian techniques of murrine and mosaic, for entirely unconventional results. He is known worldwide for his bold and original color combinations in painterly patterns.
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Lundberg Studios Bud Vase

Artisan and Design: Glass Pre 1990: item #383709
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Lundberg Studios Bud Vase. C. 1989 This vase is so graceful and wonderfully executed that it makes a great addition to any glass collection. A rare item which shows Tiffany influence.

New Millennium Crystal Sword

Artisan and Design: Glass Contemporary: item #345380
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This is a totally handmade kiln cast lead crystal sculpture in the form of prehistoric tool from my 'Tools for the New Millennium Series'. Besides being an antiques dealer, I am also a sculptor. I work alone, without an assistant, and control all aspects of the creation of the piece. Size and technical wizardry are not my goals. Synthesis and symbol are. My work merges past with present, form with content. They are relics of civilization. Ask to see my Artist's statement for this series and I ... Click for details

Lead crystal "Viny Adz" Sculpture

Artisan and Design: Glass: Sculptural Contemporary: item #343884
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Inspired by a cache of prehistoric Vietnamese jade tools, this is a totally handmade kiln cast lead crystal sculpture from the artist's "Tools for the New Millennium" Collection. Besides being an antiques dealer, I am also a sculptor. I work alone, without an assistant, and control all aspects of the creation of the piece. Size and technical wizardry are not my goals. Synthesis and symbol are. My work merges past with present, form with content. They are relics of civilization. Ask to see my Ar... Click for details

Bertil Vallien Satellite Bottle, BODA, Sweden

Artisan and Design: Glass: Decorative Pre 2000: item #339610

Blue/pink/brown/white enameled Satellite bottle designed by Bertil Vallien for Boda, Sweden. First quality bottle in mint condition. Signed: BODA ATELJE 251 B VALLIEN. 10 1/2 inches tall.

New Millennium Adz

Artisan and Design: Glass: Sculptural Contemporary: item #314899
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Viewers have been asking me what is that first image on my home page? No, it’s NOT a lava lamp. It’s a lead crystal sculpture of a prehistoric tool which I made. Besides being an antiques dealer, I am also a sculptor. I work alone, without an assistant, and control all aspects of the creation of the piece. Size and technical wizardry are not my goals. Synthesis and symbol are. My work merges past with present, form with content. They are relics of civilization. This piece is about 10 inches h... Click for details

Orient & Flume Paperweight signed L Richter

Artisan and Design: Glass: Decorative Pre 1980: item #314127
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Offered is "Gold Iriscene Engraved Bears with Fallen Logs", a limited edition copper wheel engraved paperweight by Lubomir Richter, former master engraver at Steuben Glass before working with Lundberg Studios and with Orient & Flume. Carved on a golden yellow blank with amethyst/pink iridesence, the weight measures 2.5" high x 2.75" widest diameter x 1.875" diameter at the base. The engraving is of a bear and her cub in a woodland setting. The artist's signature is near the base under the bea... Click for details

Orient & Flume Iridescent Blue Egg - 1979

Artisan and Design: Glass: Decorative Pre 1980: item #298631
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This is an exquisite 3.75" iridescent blue floral egg. Signed on the side near the base "Orient & Flume E40 F1979", the weight is in excellent conditions.

Orient & Flume Engraved Paperweight signed Richter

Artisan and Design: Glass: Decorative Pre 1990: item #296803
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Offered is "Gold Iriscene Nesting Hawks", a limited edition copper wheel engraved paperweight by Lubomir Richter, former master engraver at Steuben Glass before working with Lundberg Studios and Orient & Flume. Deeply carved on a golden blank with a silvery bluegreen iridesence, the weight measures 2.375" high x 3" widest diameter x 2" diameter at the base. It is artist signed on the side near the bottom and has etched on the base "Orient & Flume 118/200 M 1982 E"

Perthshire Millefiori Paperweight

Artisan and Design: Glass: Decorative Pre 2000: item #283703
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The center signature "P" cane is ringed by white, yellow, pink, and green canes on a green field. 1.875" in diameter, the weight is in mint condition.