Description: • ITEM: Rare Vintage AVEM 1965 MURANO Venetian Italian ArT GLaSs LATIMO COPPER Cigarette Lighter ••• FEATURES: • Sommerso • Latimo Glass • Pure Copper Aventurine • Hand Blown/Lampwork • DIMENSIONS: 3¾" wide (953 cm) x 3" high • WEIGHT: 12-Ounces (336 g.) • CONDITION: Free from any damage or restoration, perfect condition. • DISCUSSION: Fabulous RARE authentic AVEM Italian Murano art glass cigarette lighter made by one of the premium glass furnaces on the island of Murano, Italy--in Venice Bay--c.1950s. Decorated with a layer of pure copper dust in a 'polka dot' design, cased in clear glass (sommerso). It's a stunning and substantial piece! Pontil/base is ground-flat and highly polished. Lighter mechanism may need to be serviced. Sold empty of fluid. Vintage MURANO 🇮🇹 Venetian ArT GLaSs Italy LIGHTER MCM Green 24k GOLD Aventurine Vintage MURANO 🇮🇹 Venetian AVEM ArT GLaSs Italy LIGHTER MCM COPPER Aventurine LATTIMO Click images to enlarge Please carefully inspect all the photos-- at full resolution--before you purchase. Try to ignore any flash, reflection or cast shadow. Thank you. Item pictured is the same one you will receive. ALSO PICTURED: A small sampling of the hundreds of fine art glass, antiques, art, and collectibles that we have listed on eBay right now!View My Other Items For Sale Description Murano 🇮🇹 Venetian Rare Vintage 1965 Italian ArT GLaSs AVEM Cigarette Lighter FEATURES: • Sommerso • Lattimo Glass • Hand Blown/Lampwork • Pure Copper Aventurine Made in Murano, Italy ~ Reasonable offers cheerfully entertained & often accepted! ~ • DIMENSIONS: 3¾" wide (953 cm) x 3" high • WEIGHT: 12-Ounces (336 g.) • CONDITION: Free from any damage or restoration, perfect condition. • DISCUSSION: Fabulous RARE authentic Italian Murano art glass cigarette lighter attributed to AVEM, one of the finest glass furnaces on the island of Murano, Italy--in Venice Bay circa the 1950s. It's of pure white (lattimo) glass, decorated with a layer of pure copper dust (aventurine) in a 'polka dot' design, cased in a clear layer of glass (sommerso). Shown in varying lighting conditions to display the full range of this great lighter's look. It is guaranteed to be genuine! Pontil/base is ground-flat and was highly polished, and shows the expected level of shelf wear for its age. Lighter mechanism may need to be serviced. Sold empty of fluid. This is a very unusual design and it's even more beautiful in person! An excellent addition to an art glass collection, or a thoughtful gift for a special person! FULL CONDITION REPORT: We thoroughly inspected this piece and found no cracks, chips, nicks, scuffs, flea bites, flakes, hairlines, repairs or evidence of grinding or restoration can be seen or felt. Any natural indentations, bubbles, tool marks and/or any other natural textural features are all original to this piece and normal for hand blown glass. Wear to the base is consistent with age. May not spark and flame without service. No lighter fluid loaded. Please review all high-resolution photographs, at full size, in forming your own opinions. ~ We remain at your disposal for any further information. ~ Well wrapped, promptly shipped & guaranteed to please! Why trust OnMyWatch? 1. As long-time collectors, we diligently search out genuine art objects, or sell from our personal collection, at great prices! All that we offer is worthy of—or was originally in—our personal collection! 2. We never sell damaged goods--EVER! We carefully clean and thoroughly examine each piece. Then, write an accurate description and shoot honest photos, so you'll be equipped to evaluate the piece, almost as if it was in your hand! Only offering high quality, un-damaged antique, vintage, and modern art-glass, art & collectibles. Cleaning with our time-tested techniques, in order to ensure the preservation of valuable features—such as labels, patinas, and more. Then, we inspect each piece, three times—while buying, during photography, and while packing. Anything out of the ordinary is always accurately and prominently noted in the description. Issues very rarely escape us! 3. Superb, personal, after-sale service, including free 30-day returns. We're proud of our 13-years', 100%-positive feedback! We like to treat you as we would a friend. You'll have our direct phone number, should a question or problem arise. We promptly respond to your Contact Seller message, leave you pos. feedback, and strive to earn your sterling review!
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Price: 110.5 USD
Location: Naples, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-11T05:06:04.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Features: Aventurine, Copper, Lattimo Glass
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
Country/Region of Origin: Italy
Vintage: Yes
Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Origin: Venice
Material: Glass
Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
Type of Glass: Milk Glass
Year Manufactured: 1950
Finish: Glossy
Production Style: Art Glass
Subject/Theme: Polka Dots
City of Origin: Murano
Brand: Avem
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: White / Copper
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: Polka Dots
Type: Lighter
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original