fruit ( n. a.) The ripened ovary or ovaries of a seed-bearing plant, together with accessory parts, containing the seeds and occurring in a wide variety of forms.
It is sometimes edible, usually sweet and fleshy form of such a structure.
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Filigree glass was invented in Murano by glass masters Filippo and Bernardo Serena in 1527, an elaborate process
that was indeed difficult to perform. It would be 10 years before other glassmakers on the Island of Murano would
reproduce, copy or imitate this technique and hundreds of years before this secret would be revealed to the rest of the world.
Filigree Glass, unlike conventional blown glass, was suitable for only the uppermost tables of society as it was not common.
This elaborate form of Filigrana Glass is responsible for the fame of Murano style glass today. Currently, with new design
innovations and increasing levels of workmanship, the patterns able to be embedded in filigree glass appear to be limitless.
Bringing much appreciation and joy to collectors of the beloved Filigree Glass technique.
Today after much experimentation, Virginia Wilson Toccalino brings you various types of Filigree and Ribbon Glass Fruit.
Some are signed with a signature murrini, which is a slice of glass with the artists initials that Virginia made carefully at her
torch. These fruit have various types of Zanfirico canes alternating with Latticino canes giving these pieces a destinct pattern.
Note the precise matching of the cane pattern and consistency of twist.
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Filigree Apple Multi Colored Zanfirico rods alternate with Green Latticino Rods in this piece. Price: $ 160.00
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Filigree Lemon Bi colored Zanfirico rods alternate with yellow Latticino rods in this piece. |
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Filigree Pear Multi colored Zanfirico rods alternate with soft green Latticino in this pear. Price: $ 160.00
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Filigree Pear Orange Unsual orange Zanfirico canes are combined with orange Latticino canes in the pear. Price: $ 160.00
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Colorful Ribbon Canes alternating with matching Latticino Canes are combined to create these colorful fruits.
Blue Ribbon Glass Apple Black and White ribbon canes with a blue edge combined with the blue Latticino rods create a stunning contrast in this fruit. Price: $ 185.00
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Blue Ribbon Glass Lemon Black and White ribbon canes with a blue edge combined with the blue Latticino rods create a stunning contrast in this fruit. Price: $ 185.00
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Yellow Ribbon Glass Lemon Black and White ribbon canes with a blue edge combined with the yellow Latticino rods create a stunning contrast in this fruit. Price: $ 185.00
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Blue Ribbon Glass Pear Black and White ribbon canes with a blue edge combined with the blue Latticino rods create a stunning contrast in this fruit. Size: 5.5 " H x 2.75 "W Signed: VWT Signature Murrini Price: $ 185.00 |
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Set of Three Matching Fruit
Three matching fruit, a Pear, an Apple and a Lemon adorn this stage blasted plate glass shelf designed exclusively for these special pieces. Each piece of fruit is signed with a signature cane on the top of the stem. The branch and leaves sandblasted into the glass is an image of a branch from a pear tree in Virginias yard. The decorative metal frame (made by Doris Treleven) is embellished with pear tree leaves as well.
Mounted on a Stageblasted Glass Shelf Price: $ 790.00 |
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