QuestionHello,
I am so very sorry if i am asking you something I shouldn't be or am asking the wrong person. Maybe you can give me some sort of a hint.
I have had this Cobalt Blue, hand blown glass plate for over 20 years. I just discovered about 10 years ago that on the back, in white print, (right onto the glass) it says, ferro Murano. Above the name there is a white symbol that sort of looks like a double sided fish hook. I bought this plate in an antique store.
I have been looking for this plate and for this Makers mark for years. I cannot find it. Any ideas, what it might be?
Nikki Othoudt.
AnswerHi Nikki,
As a mineralogist this question is outside of my expertise, unless you want to do some non-destructive materials testing. However, I can try to give you some educated guesses in your hunt to decipher the makers of your plate. I found a collection of glass markings/emblems for you on the internet that might be helpful:
http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/glass_encyclopedia/glass_labels/glass_labels.htm
You may also post this question to bona fide Murano glass appraisers (Yes, they do exist) such as http://personal-property-appraiser-florida.blogspot.com/2012/10/murano-glass-aut
Sorry that I can not be of more help.
