3 colorful fish in a freeform paperweight with grass and corals
3 1/2 in tall x 4 1/2 " wide x 1 1/4 in thick
Hi Debby,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Murano paperweights have been tremendously popular, as well as easily portable and affordable, to tourists in Venice for several decades. While I've found several examples for sale online, none are signed so I'm not able to make an attribution but when these unsigned examples come to auction, they usually sell for between $75 and $100.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Vintage Murano Glass Three Fish Aquarium
unattributed maker, made in Italy, mid/late 20th Century
The clear glass asymmetrical terrarium enclosing three colorful fish with colorful grasses. Unsigned.
Height: 3 1/2 inches; width: 4-1/2 inches; depth: 1-1/4 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition; value assumes no breaks, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$75-100*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia