Summary
Decorative glass vase manufactured by Compagnia Venezia-Murano (CVM), Venice, Italy, circa 1880. It is probable this piece was made by members of the Seguso family who worked for CVM.
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
Blown glass vase, white inside layer, pale blue outside layer. Frilled rim, edges with glittering gold band. Snake of glittering gold winds around neck. Flattened bulbous body decorated with chain of glittering gold, accentuated with clear glass flower heads. No markings. Hole in base (deliberate).
More Information
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Collection Names
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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), Nicholson Street, 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
130 mm (Width), 245 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
245 mm (Height), 455 mm (Circumference)
Measurement From Conservation. Height and circumference given are maximums.
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Keywords
Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Glass, Italian Art, Royal Exhibition Building
