Vintage Fratelli Toso Burmese Glass Bulbous Vase Murano Italy Koscherak Brothers

VINTAGE FRATELLI TOSO ITALIAN BURMESE VASE IMPORTED BY KOSCHERAK BROTHERS. Its production is attributed to Fratelli Toso, a well-known Italian glass company that has operated in the Murano region since 1854. The vase is a reproduction of a Victorian era Burmese piece made by the Mount Washington Glass Works in New Bedford, Massachusetts and possibly by Thomas Webb & Son in England. Mount Washington granted Webb a license in 1886 to produce Burmese glass in England. This particular vase has a bulbous form with a slender neck.

It stands about 10 3/4" tall and the body measures approximately 5 1/2" at its widest point. The opaque glass transitions from a pale yellow-green color at the bottom to pink at the top.

The vase glows brightly under a black light (see last photo). The glass is ribbed with vertical lines of blue dots that some collectors refer to as the "zipper" pattern. The original KB import label is still attached. The underside of the base has a ground pontil and possibly some faint residue of a removed rectangular-shape Vetro Artistico Veneziano label that was often used by Fratelli Toso. This vase was created sometime between the 1950s and late 1970s when the KB company was actively importing Italian glass.

Although technically a "reproduction" of Victorian era Burmese glass, this piece is not a cheap imitation. It is a high-quality art glass vase crafted by master glass workers in the Murano region of Italy. Condition of this Italian Burmese glass vase is EXCELLENT with no chips, cracks, fleabites, or other damage. It was obviously well cared for and displays beautifully. It would make a fine addition to any art glass collection.

Please take a close look at the many photos I've provided and judge condition for yourself. I've seen very few of these vases pictured online and none with the original KB label. While you're here, please check out my other listings by clicking on the link below. Glows Brightly Under Black Light. I will insure this item at my own expense.

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Vintage Fratelli Toso Burmese Glass Bulbous Vase Murano Italy Koscherak Brothers