2 GORGEOUS Vtg MURANO Parrot Birds Exotic FORMiA Pair ArT GLaSs LABEL Italy

DESCRIPTION: Pair of gorgeous Formia Vetri di Murano glass Exotic Amazon Parrot birds. A deep blue body, feathered wings, fanned tail, red beak, black eyes and a layer of pure gold dust under clear. Sometimes birds look gold, other times appear more blue, ever-changing, delightful looks. BACKGROUND: Hand made glass birds the "1984 Hamilton Collection of Exotic Birds of the World". Edition, produced under master artist Maestro Francesco. Retired in the 1980s, and still prized for their beauty and fine quality. Hand made of molten glass, so each one is unique. AUTHENTICATION: Murano FORMIA Vetri decal DIMENSIONS: -BIRD #1: 12" h (30.5 cm) x 5¼" w x 6¼" d -BIRD #2: 12" h (30.5 cm) x 5¾" w x 6¼" d WEIGHT (total): 10-lbs, 5-oz (4678 g).

2 GORGEOUS Vtg MURANO Parrot Birds Exotic FORMiA Pair ArT GLaSs LABEL Italy. Please carefully inspect all the photos.

Try to ignore any flash, reflection or. Item pictured is same one you will receive! ALSO PICTURED : A small sampling of the hundreds of art glass, pottery and antique items that we have listed, right now! View My Other Items For Sale. NOTE : We show these birds both as a pair and singly to more accurately give you the best overall understanding of their beauty and visual versatility.

"The 1984 Hamilton Collection of Exotic Birds of the World" by. Reasonable offers are cheerfully entertained, and often accepted! Pair of gorgeous Formia Vetri di Murano glass. A medium cobalt blue body, clear feathered wings, fanned tail, red beak, black eyes and a layer of pure gold dust covered throughout by a final clear casing. Covered by a layer of clear creates an amazing feature: When viewed from certain angles and lighting the birds look mostly gold, while at other times they appear more cobalt blue.

It's an ever-changing phenomenon that's a visual delight. They stand almost twelve inches tall, on a clear glass base and have the original Murano Formia labels. This piece is in outstanding. Very minor signs of shelf wear on the bottom which would be expected for a vintage glass object.

These birds have clearly been very well treated all their life. A limited edition of 7200 sets of eight were produced under the master artist Maestro Francesco, each set with the. As well as 7 other, different birds of paradise. The Exotic Birds were retired in the 1980s and are still prized collectibles because of their beauty and fine quality.

Each sculpture was made entirely by hand from molten glass, so every bird is individual and unique. These birds bear the Formia Vetri di Murano decal.

Excellent addition to an art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift for a special person. DIMENSIONS: BIRD #1: 12 high (30.5 cm) x 5. BIRD #2: 12" high (30.5 cm) x 5¾". WEIGHT: TOTAL: 10-pounds, 5-ounces (4678 g). BIRD #1: 5-Pounds (2268 g) BIRD #2: 5-Pounds, 5-ounces (2410 g).

FULL CONDITION REPORT: We thoroughly inspected this piece and found that no cracks, chips, nicks, scuffs, flea bites, flakes, hairlines, significant scratches (located other than weight-bearing base), repairs, stains, residue, evidence of grinding or signs of restoration could be seen or felt. Any natural indentations, bubbles, tool marks, carbon/ash deposits, and/or any other natural textural features are all original and normal for hand blown glass. Wear to base is normal and consistent with age.

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Features: Limited Edition
Maker: Formia
Series: Hamilton Collection Exotic Birds of the World
Weight (actual): 10-Pounds, 5-Ounces (4678 g)
Country/Region of Origin: Italy
Featuring: Aventurine (24k Gold)
Material: Glass
Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
Type of Glass: Hand Blown Glass
Largest Dimension: 12-inches (30.5 cm)
Signed/Label: Labels
Area of Origin: Murano (Venezia)
Made Circa: 1984-1988
Subject/Theme: Birds (Parrots)
Object Type: Sculpture
City of Origin: Murano
Brand: Formia Vetri di Murano
Country of Origin: Italy (Italia)
Color: Blue, Red, Gold
Technique: Lampwork Handworked Hand-Blown
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original