Posted 13 years ago
scottvez
(977 items)
I posted this after seeing a post last week of a Kralik centerpiece with a glass chain connecting smaller pieces.
This Venetian Dolphin centerpiece was originally made the same way. It had a glass chain that connected to smaller pieces. If you look at the back of each dolphin head, you will see a clear glass loop. This was where the glass chain connecting to the largest piece.
The centerpiece stands 10 1/2" tall and is in excellent condition. It does have some darkness in the bottom of each dolphin stem, showing that it was actually used to hold flowers.
When I purchased the centerpiece, I didn't know it had anything missing. It is still a favorite in my collection and displays well on its own.
The last picture shows one of my Venetian shelves in a display cabinet.
Scott
Thanks vetraio-- when you get a chance take a look at the other Venetian glass I have posted.
Scott
...shows us a whole new dimension to your collecting ! VERY nice.
OK, OK, I hadn't been paying attention ! You have posted other remarkable glass.
Where does the time go ?
Thanks Savoy!
Thanks Hedgewalker.
Thanks scandinavian.
Thanks Hedgewalker.
Thanks Leah-- I have many other pieces of Venetian and Victorian Art Glass posted on Collectors Weekly that may interest you.
Scott
Stunning !!!!!!!!!!! Love Love ! All your glassware looks superb as it is displayed . Thanks for sharing the Dolphin Scott :-)
Thanks Manikin. I have some individual pieces of my Venetian collection posted (not all seen in this photograph).
Thanks for looking and commenting,
Scott
Thanks vetraio.
Thanks huronia-- if you like Venetian glass, check my other posted items which include a dragon compote, dolphins, serpent, and a crab.
Scott
Love the old master glass of venice. Just saw a dolphin chalice I want...wrong color for me but I just love the glass. It appears the masters who did these things are gone or well on the way. I saw the newer pieces Scott and it appears the dolphins are being done by cane work and not the old method. I so prefer these older style dolphins, dragons, snakes and swans...they just have more character and bear no resemblence to cane work crystal animals which are sold at the dollar store.
Thanks for the comments and looking, retro.
Scott
HI SCOTT,
GREAT LOOKING DOLPHIN CENTERPIECE!
CHAINS ARE HARD TO COME BY. AS YOU KNOW THEY CONNECT TO THREE SMALLER DOLPHINS.
CONTACT "GARDNER & BARR" THE MAY HAVE WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR!
CHEERS,BOB.
Bob-- thanks for looking and commenting.
I am not actively looking to "complete" the piece. I have looked at G & B in the past but haven't lately. If I find some time, I will check them again.
Be sure to check out my other items. I have a couple of other Venetian pieces that may be of interest.
scott
awesome collection...love the dolphins...
Oh my god... That's ALL Salviati.... One of the top names in Venetian glass
You knew that its all Salviati right?? I'm always looking for it when I'm hunting, and I'll spend a lot when I come across it. I think they were one of the BEST Venetian glasshouses of all time, INCREDIBLY appealing, artistic work.
Yep-- thanks for looking stillwater.
scott
Thanks for looking bratjdd!
scott
Thanks moonstone-- I am a huge fan of early Venetian.
scott
Scott, stunning examples
Lee
Beautiful.....Love every piece
Thanks for posting your pieces and taking the time to look at this OLD posting!
Here is a link to a Venetian Dragon Compte:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/23526-venetian-glass-compote-with-dragon-stem
scott