Summary
Glass vase manufactured by Compagnia Venezia-Murano (CVM), Venice, Italy, circa 1880.
Compagnia Venezia-Murano were awarded a First Order of Merit (gold medal) for their display. The company also received commissions from St Paul's cathedral in Melbourne for glass mosaics (which still exist).
Physical Description
Tapering cylindrical neck to bulbous body on short stem and circular foot. Blown in swirls of orange, white, dull gold and clear glass. A clear glass frill around neck just above body of vase. No markings.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
110 mm (Width), 245 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
243 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation. Diameter of base: 75; Diameter of rim: 44.
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Keywords
Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Glass, Italian Art, Royal Exhibition Building
