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 lovely Filigree and Ribbon Glass Icicles. Each filigree, lace-like cane is composed of groups of glass rods that involve a process of fusing, layering pulling and twisting the glass. This process is done personally by Virginia and her husband Tony Toccalino at the furnace while working in their glass studio. The ribbon glass icicles are selected pieces of flattened colored glass embedded in the crystal, pulled and twisted to create swirling glass ribbons within. Colors and dimensions may vary slightly. Thank you for supporting Handmade in Canada Art glass!
Thank you for supporting fine Canadian Hand Made Art Glass.
The Holiday Canes come as a set of 3 gift boxed for your convenience, complete with an artists’ card as shown in the picture.
Black and Gold Sparkle Mix Icicles Size: including ribbon 7.5 “ long
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Christmas Mix Ribbon Icicles Size: including ribbon 7.5 “ long
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Gold and White Sparkle Ribbon Icicles Size: including ribbon 7.5 “ long
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Red & Green Edge on White Ribbon Icicles Size: including ribbon 7.5 “ long |
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Red and White Ribbon Icicles Size: including ribbon 7.5 “ long
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White Filigree Icicles Size: including ribbon 7.5 “ long |
The Candy Cane has had a long history beginning approximately 1670. Hard sugar sticks were bent into a Shepherds Staff
shape and passed out to children attending holiday services. Around 1900 the Candy Cane received its familiar markings
by a candy maker in Indiana. Green, Red and White stripes were added to represent Hope, Love and Purity. In modern times
the Candy Cane continues to change its stripes and colors, delighting old and young alike, and carrying the constant
message of the Good Shepherd.
Virginia Wilson Toccalino brings you lovely Filigree and Ribbon Glass Holiday Canes. Each filigree, lace-like cane is
composed of groups of glass rods that involve a process of fusing, layering pulling and twisting the glass. This process is
done personally by Virginia and her husband Tony Toccalino at the furnace while working in their glass studio. The ribbon
glass Holiday Canes are selected pieces of flattened colored glass embedded in the crystal, pulled and twisted to create
swirling glass ribbons within.
Colors and dimensions may vary slightly. Thank you for supporting handmade in Canada items! The Holiday Canes
come as a set of 3 gift boxed for your convenience, complete with an artists’ card as shown in the picture.
Black and Gold Mix Holiday Canes Size: 3.75 “ tall x 1.25” wide Price: $ 27.00
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Christmas Ribbon MIx Holiday Canes Size: 3.75 “ tall x 1.25” wide Price: $ 27.00
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Gold Sparkle and White Offset Ribbon Holiday Canes Size: 3.75 “ tall x 1.25” wide Price: $ 27.00
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Red and Green Edge White Ribbon Holiday Canes Size: 3.75 “ tall x 1.25” wide Price: $ 27.00
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Red and White Ribbon Holiday Canes Size: 3.75 “ tall x 1.25” wide Price: $ 27.00
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White Mix Filigree Glass Canes Size: 3.75 “ tall x 1.25” wide Price: $ 27.00
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