1272784

Italian Overshot Ashtray Candy Dish Blue Leaf #1272784

Currency:USD Category:Pottery & Glass / Glass Start Price:15.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Italian Overshot Ashtray Candy Dish Blue Leaf #1272784
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FRATELLI TOSO? LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC BLUE OVERSHOT LEAF ASHTRAY/CANDY DISH WITH GREAT PINK BOW </em></td>
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AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE SALE SALE SALE !!! FOR A LIMITED TIME, NO HANDLING FEES. SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 1, 2006. DON?T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY !!! ****** BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC BLUE OVERSHOT LEAF ASHTRAY WITH A REALLY GREAT PINK BOW TRIM. Even though this piece certainly has the look of a FRATELLI TOSO, I have not been able to find out if it is or not. It certainly seems to be a piece made in the Grangioli Murano Italy Art Glass Style, but has no label. This piece is an ashtray, as is evidenced by the fact that there are is a dip strategically placed over the knot of the pink bow for the cigarette to rest upon. However, it would also be Great as a Candy Dish. The piece is in very good condition, with a place near the tip of the leaf with a void in the overshot, most likely age-wear, as shown in the photos. Other than that, there are no cracks, chips, flea bites, residue, or other damage that I am aware of. During the making of this piece, a few stray pieces of the overshot adhered to the inner smooth side of the ashtray which are not visible, but can be felt with the hand. The true test of crackle glass is whether or not it floresces in UVB light. The 4th photo shows this piece is brightly florescent in UVB light glowing in a medium blue glow in the body of the ashtray, and brilliant florescent blue at the location of the pink bow. The piece is very nice, and would make a great addition to any Fratelli Toso collection. This piece is in Very Good Condition, and at this price, is a Great ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1950's</td></tr>

<tr><td>Maker:Italian, Fratelli Toso?</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:2.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:5.25</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:4.75</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:0.61</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Italian Overshot Ashtray Candy Dish Blue Leaf</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Granzioli Overshot </td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Glass</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Overshot Ashtray or Candy Dish</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Avon, IN USA</td></tr>
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