Overview
A vibrant, hand-blown glass lemon featuring a textured surface designed to mimic the 'zest' of real citrus.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Murano Style Hand-Blown 'Pulegoso' Glass Lemon, c.1960s
Photo reference
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Story
Post-war Italy saw a massive boom in 'frutta di vetro' (glass fruit) as international travelers flocked to Venice and brought back these sun-drenched souvenirs of the Mediterranean.
Maker / Origin
While many of these were produced by smaller family workshops on the island of Murano, the style was popularized by legendary firms like Venini and Seguso.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition. Individual pieces of vintage glass fruit are widely collected.
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