How to Identify Murano Glass

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In 1291 the mayor of Venice ordered that all the glassworks be moved to the island of Murano, so as to protect Venice from possible fires arising from the laboratory ovens[1] .Since then, Murano has become a renowned name connected to beauty and colors.Murano glass is mainly identified by its place of origin, its factories and finally its artisans.You can identify these three sources through an authentication certificate, the signature of the master glassmaker, or the Murano glass catalogue.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Quick Ways to Identify Murano Glass

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  1. Step 1 Guarda il marchio.
    If it says “Made in Italy” or “Made in Venice,” it is most likely not Murano glass.These are just two tricks used by non-Murano glassmakers to convince tourists about the origin of the object, without necessarily declaring it false.
    • An object labeled “Made in Murano” could be counterfeit.Currently many objects are produced in China and then sold in Venice as Murano glass.
    • Similarly, if the object is labeled “Murano-style”, it is unlikely to be authentic Murano glass.
  2. Step 2 Chiedi al rivenditore se l'oggetto in vetro di Murano è nuovo o vecchio.
    A new object must be accompanied by a factory certificate guaranteeing that it is Murano glass.If it was bought from an antique dealer, a certificate should be included in the public sale.
    • Murano glass made before 1980 usually does not have a certificate of authenticity, so this identification method only applies to more recent glass.[2]
  3. Step 3 Stai molto attento con i fermacarte e gli acquari.
    These are the objects most easily counterfeited and sold as Murano glass, even if made elsewhere.Follow the next methods to identify Murano glass.
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Method 2
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Identification by sight

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  1. Step 1 Non fare affidamento sulla tua abilità di riconoscere un oggetto in vetro di Murano dal suo colore.
    This is something that only experts can do with accuracy.
  2. Step 2 Attento a usare Internet per l'identificazione.
    If you are purchasing a piece, you are better off first making sure it has a certificate of authenticity, or the glassmaker's signature, or has been identified through the catalogue.[3]
  3. Step 3 Cerca la firma sul vetro.
    The following names belong to master glassmakers of Murano:Ercole Barovier, Archimede Seguso, Aureliano Toso, Galliano Ferro, Vincenzo Nason, Alfredo Barbini, and Carlo Moretti.Many other master glassmakers worked in the laboratories and factories of Murano.
    • If the signature appears to have been etched into the surface of the glass after it has solidified, with a carbide-tipped pen, it is most likely a counterfeit item, which they are trying to sell you as authentic.
    • The next method will help you understand if the signature is in the correct position.The catalogs will inform you of the location of the signature and label.
  4. Step 4 Cerca tracce evidenti di oro o argento usati nella produzione del vetro.
  5. Step 5 Trova l'evidenza che sia un oggetto fatto a mano.
    Murano glass is handcrafted blown, and this means that the object shows bubbles and asymmetrical areas.[4]
  6. Step 6 Cerca deformazioni, opacità o colori sbavati.
    Even though handmade items are not completely uniform, mistakes like these are rarely made.
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Method 3
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  1. Step 1 Leggi i cataloghi e glossari del vetro di Murano.
    They are a good reference to start recognizing characteristic techniques and styles.Use them as a point of reference when reading factory catalogs.
  2. Step 2 Richiedi il catalogo.
    Factories have catalogs of their latest products, but possibly also those of vintage items.Look at 20thcenturyglass.com for a list of the most renowned Murano factories, and request the catalog through their website.
  3. Step 3 Contatta un esperto per aiutarti a identificare il vetro.
    If you still have doubts about the authenticity of the object, you should contact an antique glass expert and show him all the information you have.Although even experts are not 100% accurate, they will make it clearer than other people.
    • If you want to find an expert, place an ad and photos of the object on a forum dedicated to antique glass.This may also help you discover other ways to identify Murano glass.
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Things you will need

  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Murano glass factory catalogues
  • Trademarks
  • Signature of the master glassmaker
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