Carlo Moretti Empoli 9 Cased Turquoise Blue Italian Art Glass Vase, Near MINT
For you to consider is an Empoli mid-20th century turquoise blue Italian cased art glass dual handled vase attributed to Carlo Moretti. With its vivid period coloring and substantial size, this is a wonderful piece of collectible art glass that will enhance today's transitional decor. Standing approximately 8.75 inches in height on a 5 inch diameter base, the bell shaped silhouette has a polished 4 inch opening and is flanked at the sides by a chocolate brown fluted and twisted applied handles, giving the piece an 8 width from handle to handle. Appearing as if it's rarely been used, the condition is exceptional with no chips, cracks, mineral deposits, prior repairs, or other compromising imperfections found.
There is no signature or hallmark, though a polished pontil mark is seen on the base. Wear is commensurate with age and history of gentle display use, so please regard all photos as they convey a descriptive part of the listing. A classic Empoli Italian art glass vase to compliment a well rounded collection.
We welcome your questions and are delighted to answer! This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Vases". The seller is "winstonandco-antiques-decor" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.- Origin: Empoli
- Antique: No
- Signed: No
- Color: Blue
- Material: Glass
- Item Length: 5 in
- Vintage: Yes
- Brand: Carlo Moretti
- Type: Vase
- Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
- Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
- Item Height: 8.75 in
- Model: Empoli
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Theme: Italian
- Features: Decorative
- Production Style: Cased Glass
- Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1979
- Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
- Backstamp: None
- Finish: Glossy
- Handmade: Yes
- Item Width: 8 in