A Blue And White Mezza Filigrana Murano Pitcher Vase c1960

Description

Heading : A blue and white mezza filigrana vase
Date : 1950-1970
Origin : Murano
Colour : Dark blue and white canes cased in clear glass. Applied clear glass button foot
Shape : Organic form. Pitcher plant shaped
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 18.7cms tall
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks. Good mossing under the foot. these are matt areas comprised on multiple fine scratches from years of accumulated wear
Restoration : None
Weight : 323grams

Mezza filigrana always causes some speculation. In the absence of a signature we can almost certainly discount Venini who signed almost all their pieces and Clichy. There is no evidence of a signature despite the wear on the underside of the foot nor any signature cane. Scarpa. Cappellini and associates thus also become very unlikely as a consequence. They may also be discounted on the basis of style. their mezza filigrana pieces only deployed fine canes and were not alternated with broader tapes.  

This is almost certainly Dino Martens design for Aureliano Toso. The alternating bands of fine threads and broad tapes and quirky organic form is typical of his work as is the applied clear glass foot.