Barovia & Toso tartaruga large glass decanter - Murano, Italy 1970s

Mid-century tartaruga large glass decanter. Unmarked but attributed to Barovia & Toso, likely made in Murano, Italy circa 1960s or 70s.

Lovely item with beautiful 'tartaruga' (tortoise) pattern in the glass. Large rectangular form with weighty rounded glass top.

Condition:
In very good vintage condition. Some light surface markings consistent with age. Some water residue inside.

Measurements:
37.5cm tall x 10.5cm wide x 10.5cm deep = approx 14.75" x 4" x 4"

Shown alongside other large Italian vases in last image.

Barovier & Toso is an Italian glass company and is one of the world's oldest family businesses still in operation today, with history dating back as far as 1295 when it was founded as 'Barovier'. The creations of Barovier & Toso are one-of-a-kind works in Venetian mouth blown crystal and handcrafted by master artisans in Murano, custodians of an age-old tradition passed down across the generations.