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.
Size: 3.5 " H x 3 "W
Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino

Price: $ 160.00

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Filigree Lemon

Bi colored Zanfirico rods alternate with

yellow Latticino rods in this piece.
Size: 4.25 " H x 2.75"W
Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino
Price: $ 160.00

 

 

Filigree Pear

Multi colored Zanfirico rods alternate

with soft green Latticino in this pear.
Size: 6 " H x 2.75 "W
Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino

Price: $ 160.00

 

Filigree Pear Orange

Unsual orange Zanfirico canes are combined

with orange Latticino canes in the pear.
Size: 5.25 " H x 2.5 "W
Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino

Price: $ 160.00

 

 

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.
Size: 4 1/8 " H x 3 1/2 "W
Signed: VWT Signature Murrini

Price: $ 185.00

 

 

 

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.
Size: 4.75 " W x 2 5/8 "H
Signed: VWT Signature Murrini

Price: $ 185.00

 

 

 

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.
Size: 5.25 " W x 2 7/8 "H
Signed: VWT Signature Murrini

Price: $ 185.00

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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
Size:14 " W x 11.25 " H x 5 " D

Price:  $ 790.00