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Murano Scrambled Glass Paperweight C 1930
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques

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Murano Scrambled Glass Paperweight C 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

A very attractive Murano glass paperweight produced on the Italian island of Murano, renowned for its paperweights and handmade studio glass.

This unusual example is made from heavy, clear glass with a kaleidoscope of inclusions of scrambled glass fragments. It is mostly of different brightly coloured glass ribbon twists with gold edging alongside white cotton twists, which are similar to the decoration seen in good 18th century wine glass stems.

A most unusual and highly decorative paperweight in very good condition.

Italian, circa 1930

height 7cm x width 7.5cm x depth 7.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Murano Scrambled Glass Paperweight to the 1930s.

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SA1214747
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
A very attractive Murano glass paperweight produced on the Italian island of Murano, renowned for its paperweights and handmade studio glass.
This unusual example is made from heavy, clear glass with a kaleidoscope of inclusions of scrambled glass fragments.
Robert Belcher Antiques

It is mostly of different brightly coloured glass ribbon twists with gold edging alongside white cotton twists, which are similar to the decoration seen in good 18th century wine glass stems.

A most unusual and highly decorative paperweight in very good condition.

Italian, circa 1930

height 7cm x width 7.5cm x depth 7.5cm

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Murano Scrambled Glass Paperweight to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214747
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks.
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Archive I A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks.

Murano Scrambled Glass Paperweight C 1930

Archive II A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks. View II
Archive III A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks. View III
Archive IV A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks. View IV
Archive V A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks. View V
Archive VI A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks. View VI
Archive VII A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks. View VII
Archive VIII A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks. View VIII
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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Robert Belcher Antiques
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Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks.
Murano scrambled glass paperweight C 1930
Ref: SA1214747
A clear spherical glass paperweight filled with an intricate mix of colourful cane fragments, white filigree ribbons, and glittering gold aventurine flecks.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Murano scrambled glass paperweight is a decorative glass sphere produced on the island of Murano, Italy, featuring a randomised internal arrangement of cane fragments, lattice ribbons, and metallic aventurine glass. This technique became highly prominent during the early to mid-20th century.

Craftsmen combine offcuts of patterned millefiori canes, twisted zanfirico filigree rods, and copper-infused aventurine glass suspended inside clear molten glass. The gather is manually rounded into a dome or sphere and annealed slowly to relieve internal tension.

Authentic pieces feature flat polished bases or soft pontil marks, rich glass clarity, and refined filigree detailing. While vintage items rarely carry surviving paper labels, the density of the glass and complex internal hand-working indicate Italian origin.

A glass paperweight functions as a decorative accent on top of stacked art books, an office desk, or a sunlit window sill where natural light highlights the internal glass structure. Positioning paperweights near direct light sources illuminates the internal metallic inclusions.

Wipe the glass surface using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth dampened with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, and rapid temperature changes that could cause thermal fractures.
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