Murano glass encased silver and oil spot ashtray

Spectacular Italian art glass freeform.

Made on the isle of Murano in Italy during the 1950s.

Probably made by A.VE.M (Art Vetraria Muranese, founded in 1932).  Unsigned.  Looks like the work of Giulio Radi, one of A.VE.M's most distinguished artists.

Extremely well made.  Heavy cased mid-century glass.  Tons of silver aventurine.  The artist used amethyst with a green oil spot, encased in clear in free-form, a unique shape.

The outer layer of clear glass glows pale green under blacklight.  This glow reaction is one of the hallmarks of mid-century Italian glass.

In excellent condition with bottom-wear.  Bottom-wear occurs naturally on the seat of the base and is caused by surface contact over the years.  It is not damage and is used to help date old glass.

Measures 6" wide and 2" tall.  Three rests, suitable for cigars and smaller smokes.  Weighs 2.5 lbs.

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