The history of Venetian and Murano glass dates back over 1,000 years. Venice was an important center for glassmaking in the Middle Ages, and by the 13th century, the city had established itself as the leading producer of glass in Europe.

During the Renaissance, the art of Venetian glassmaking reached its peak, with artisans producing some of the most exquisite glassware in the world. One of the most important innovations of this time was the development of cristallo, a type of clear glass that was almost as transparent as crystal. Cristallo was prized for its clarity and brilliance, and it quickly became a symbol of wealth and luxury.

In the 16th century, Venetian glassmakers faced a challenge when the city passed a law requiring all glass furnaces to be moved to the island of Murano. The law was passed in response to the risk of fire, which was high more...

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Murano Ballarin Art glass vase, of squat globular form with an…

Murano Ballarin Art Glass Vase with Checkered Pattern, 30cm Height

Murano Ballarin Art glass vase, of squat globular form with an elongated waisted neck, decorated with checkered pattern, in tones of red, yellow and blue, marked to base, height 30 cm

Murano Ballarin Art glass vase, of cylindrical form, decorated…

Murano Ballarin Checkered Art Glass Vase, Red Yellow Blue 24cm

Murano Ballarin Art glass vase, of cylindrical form, decorated with a checkered pattern, in tones of red, yellow and blue, marked to base, height 24 cm

Murano Ballarin bottle vase with stopper, the body of globular…

Murano Ballarin Swirl Design Bottle Vase with Stopper, Signed

Murano Ballarin bottle vase with stopper, the body of globular form with an elongated slender neck, decorated in colourful swirl design, with stopper, signed to base, with label and certificate, height 28 cm

Murano Ballarin art glass bottle vase with stopper, of…

Murano Ballarin Multi-Coloured Glass Bottle Vase with Stopper

Murano Ballarin art glass bottle vase with stopper, of compressed baluster form with an elongated slender neck, in multi coloured panel design, with twist stopper, signed to base, with label and certificate, height 25.5 cm

Murano Ballarin bottle vase with stopper, the body of globular…

Colorful Murano Ballarin Vase with Stopper, Signed, 26.5 cm

Murano Ballarin bottle vase with stopper, the body of globular form with an elongated slender neck, decorated in colourful panel swirl design, with lozenge shaped stopper, signed to base, with label and certificate, height 26.5 cm

Pair of Murano F & M Ballarin glass vases, of slightly tapered…

Murano Ballarin Glass Vases in Blue, Red, and Green

Pair of Murano F & M Ballarin glass vases, of slightly tapered form, in tones of blue, red and green, with original labels, height 24 cm and 24.5 cm (2)

Murano Ballarin bottle vase and stopper, with swirled stopper…

Murano Ballarin Blue and Green Striped Glass Vase Set

Murano Ballarin bottle vase and stopper, with swirled stopper above an organic shaped neck and spherical body, in striped blue, green glass, original label and signed verso, with certificate, height 25 cm

A Murano bowl by Angelo Ballarin, 33 cm wide

Angelo Ballarin Murano Bowl - 33cm Wide

A Murano bowl by Angelo Ballarin, 33 cm wide

A Murano green, aqua blue & red pattern glass vase by a.…

Murano Glass Vase by A. Ballarin - 24cm Height

A Murano green, aqua blue & red pattern glass vase by a. Ballarin, etched to base with certificate, height 24 cm

Murano glass vase by F&M Ballarin in a variety of 'striped'…

Striped Murano Glass Vase by F&M Ballarin

Murano glass vase by F&M Ballarin in a variety of 'striped' beautiful colours, the rim slightly curved and in a cylindrical shape, signed to base, height 25 cm

A Murano blue & green glass vase, etched to base A. Ballarin,…

Blue & Green Glass Vase by A. Ballarin

A Murano blue & green glass vase, etched to base A. Ballarin, with original label height 25.5 cm

An F&M Ballarin Murano Multicoloured vase, with certificate &…

F&M Ballarin Murano Multicoloured Vase with Certificate (10 words)

An F&M Ballarin Murano Multicoloured vase, with certificate & original sticker, height 16 cm

Murano F & M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured…

Multi-Coloured Murano Glass Vase by Ballarin

Murano F & M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed to the base.

Murano F & M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F & M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition: excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 22 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with swirling colours,…

Swirling Colours Murano Art Glass Vase

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with swirling colours, & engraved signature. Condition: good, minor wear to the base. Height 24 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with blue, orange &…

Signed Murano Art Glass Vase with Lightning Bolt Panels

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with blue, orange & red coloured lightning bolt panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition: excellent to good, as new condition. Height 24.5 cm cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with…

Signed Murano Perfume Bottle with Stopper and Sticker

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition: excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 12 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed bowl with original sticker & signed…

Signed Murano Bowl with Sticker and Base Signature

Murano F&M Ballarin signed bowl with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition: excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Diameter 15 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured…

Signed Murano Art Glass Vase with Multicolored Panels

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition: excellent to good, as new condition. Height 26 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 24 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured…

Signed Murano Art Glass Vase with Multi-Coloured Panels

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 15 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured…

Murano Ballarin Multi-Coloured Glass Vase, Signed

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 25 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 24 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with…

Signed Murano F&M Ballarin Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 26.5 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with…

Signed Murano F&M Ballarin Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 15.5 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with…

Signed Murano F&M Ballarin Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 26.5 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 22.5 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle signed & with…

Signed Murano F&M Ballarin Perfume Bottle

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle signed & with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 12.5 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 22 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor wear to the base. Height 24 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle signed & with…

Signed Murano F&M Perfume Bottle with Sticker (Excellent Condition)

Murano F&M Ballarin signed perfume bottle signed & with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 26.5 cm

Murano F & M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F & M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Condition excellent to good, very minor wear. Height 24 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured…

Signed Murano Art Glass Vase with Multi-Colour Panels

Murano F&M Ballarin signed art glass vase with multi coloured panels. Signed with original sticker. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 25 cm

Murano Pezzato Patchwork murrine cylinder glass vase by Angelo…

Murano Patchwork Murrine Cylinder Glass Vase by Angelo Ballarin

Murano Pezzato Patchwork murrine cylinder glass vase by Angelo Ballarin, signed 'Murano a Ballarin' to the base. Condition excellent to good, minor scratches to the base. Height 24.8 cm

Murano art glass vase by F&M Ballarin with multi coloured…

Multi-Coloured Murano Glass Vase by F&M Ballarin (13cm)

Murano art glass vase by F&M Ballarin with multi coloured panels. Height 13 cm

Murano F & M Ballarin signed vase signed & with original…

Signed Murano Vase with Original Sticker, 23.4 cm Height

Murano F & M Ballarin signed vase signed & with original sticker. Height 23.4 cm

Murano F & M Ballarin signed perfume bottle signed & with…

Signed Murano Perfume Bottle with Original Sticker - 27cm

Murano F & M Ballarin signed perfume bottle signed & with original sticker. Height 27 cm

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper,…

Signed Murano Ballarin Spiral Perfume Bottle with Stopper

Murano F&M Ballarin signed spiral perfume bottle with stopper, with original sticker & signed to the base. Height 24.5 cm

Small Murano orange and yellow striped glass vase by 'F & M.…

Striped Murano Glass Vase by Ballarin

Small Murano orange and yellow striped glass vase by 'F & M. Ballarin'