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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Salviati ribbed Sommerso glass vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1960,…

Salviati ribbed Sommerso glass vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1960, etched 'Salviati, 2004', 20.5 cm high

A pair of Murano latticino fluted dishes, mid 20th century, the…

Mid 20th Century Murano Latticino Fluted Dishes with Zanifirico Ribbons

A pair of Murano latticino fluted dishes, mid 20th century, the zanifirico latticino dishes with blue and pink ribbons, in the style of Salviati, the largest 10 cm diameter

Salviati Murano blue pear shaped glass vase, etched 'Salviati,…

Salviati Blue Glass Vase with Original Box - 38cm

Salviati Murano blue pear shaped glass vase, etched 'Salviati, 2002', with original box, 38 cm high

Salviati Murano blue glass vase, etched 'Salviati, 2001', with…

Salviati Murano Blue Glass Vase with Box, 46.5cm

Salviati Murano blue glass vase, etched 'Salviati, 2001', with original box, 46.5 cm high

Salviati impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block with five…

Gaspari's Murano Glass Aquarium with Five Fish

Salviati impressive Murano glass aquarium fish block with five fish, by Luciano Gaspari, engraved 'L. Gaspari, Salviati', with original Salviati foil and 'Made in Italy' Murano glass foil, 17 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep

Set of 6 Murano glass, c.1940's Salviati grapes and leaves stem…

1940s Salviati Murano Glass Grape Wine Glasses Set

Set of 6 Murano glass, c.1940's Salviati grapes and leaves stem wine glasses, height 16 cm (one glass leaf slight A/F)

Salviati Battuti Murano glass vase, engraved to base 'Salviati…

Salviati Murano Glass Vase, 2006

Salviati Battuti Murano glass vase, engraved to base 'Salviati / 2006' and with Salviati label, height 23.5 cm, diameter 12 cm

Simon Moore Fasciati Murano glass vase for Salviati, engraved…

Salviati Murano Glass Vase by Simon Moore Fasciati (2005)

Simon Moore Fasciati Murano glass vase for Salviati, engraved to base 'Salviati / 2005', with Salviati label, height 40.3 cm, diameter 13.5 cm

Simon Moore Fasciati Murano glass vase for Salviati, engraved…

Salviati Murano Glass Vase by Simon Moore Fasciati (2006)

Simon Moore Fasciati Murano glass vase for Salviati, engraved to base 'Salviati / 2006' and with Salviati label, height 24.4 cm, diameter 13 cm

A Murano opalescent white Blown-Glass ewer. Attributed to…

Salviati & Co Opalescent White Glass Ewer

A Murano opalescent white Blown-Glass ewer. Attributed to Salviati & Co, Venice, circa 1880, the fine ewer of flattened bulbous form with fluted neck, and spreading foot with folded foot-rim, with hand-crimped rigaree scroll handle in blue and applied…

Murano glass pitcher, combination of latticino and ribboned…

Salviati Murano Glass Pitcher with Zanfrico Decoration

Murano glass pitcher, combination of latticino and ribboned cane multicoloured internal decoration using the zanfrico technique. Attributed to Salviati master glass craftsman

Salviati ribbed sommerso glass vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1960,…

Salviati Sommerso Glass Vase, Murano, Italy, 1960

Salviati ribbed sommerso glass vase, Murano, Italy, circa 1960, etched 'Salviati, 2004', 20.5 cm high

A Salviati Venetian art glass bowl; of conical outline in clear…

Salviati Venetian Art Glass Bowl, 2005

A Salviati Venetian art glass bowl; of conical outline in clear and red glass, etched mark to base and dated 2005. Height 9.5 cm, diameter 21.5 cm

Luca Nichetto for Salviati, vase, c. 2004, hand blown red glass…

Salviati Red Glass Vases by Nichetto and Moore

Luca Nichetto for Salviati, vase, c. 2004, hand blown red glass with controlled air bubbles, signed and dated 'Salviati, 2004', together with small red glass vase with black ring designed by Simon Moore, signed and dated 'Salviati, 2007', both retain…

Murano Salviati, glass floral centrepiece with three canberry…

Aventurine Tulip Centrepiece

Murano Salviati, glass floral centrepiece with three canberry coloured tulip flowers and carved leaves, decorated with gold fleck aventurine

Italian Venetian glass turtle, blue and gold lustre encased…

Blue and Gold Venetian Glass Turtle by Salviati & Co

Italian Venetian glass turtle, blue and gold lustre encased case by Salviati & Co with paper label 12.5 cm length

Salviati Murano glass vase by Luciano Gaspari, circa 1950s,…

Salviati Murano Glass Vase by Luciano Gaspari (1950s)

Salviati Murano glass vase by Luciano Gaspari, circa 1950s, engraved Salviati, 16.5 cm high

Murano glass moon flask with stopper, white Latticino…

Salviati Moon Flask with Latticino Decoration

Murano glass moon flask with stopper, white Latticino decoration, gold Flecking, (probably Salviati), height 23 cm

A cobalt blue Moser Salviati glass footed beaker enamelled with…

Moser Salviati Enamelled Glass Beaker with Balcony Scene

A cobalt blue Moser Salviati glass footed beaker enamelled with a Balcony scene, Murano, Venice, early 20th century, hand painted with gold gilt, hand blown with pontiled bottom, height 17.5 cm

Luciano Gaspari (Italian) sommerso vase, c. 1960, executed by…

Salviati Hand Blown Glass Vase with Green Stripes

Luciano Gaspari (Italian) sommerso vase, c. 1960, executed by Salviati, hand blown clear and orange glass with green stripes, signed 'Salviati'

Salviati glass liqueur set, comprising of a signed decanter 27.…

Salviati Liqueur Set with Decanter and 6 Glasses

Salviati glass liqueur set, comprising of a signed decanter 27.5 cm high and 6 stemmed glasses

Comport in the style of Salviati & Co., green glass, Italy,…

Salviati & Co. Green Glass, c. 1950s

Comport in the style of Salviati & Co., green glass, Italy, c1950s

Wine glasses. Pair of Salviati Murano, glass goblets, with…

Salviati Murano Dolphin Stem Wine Glasses, c1900

Wine glasses. Pair of Salviati Murano, glass goblets, with figural dolphin stems, c1900

An Italian Salviati glass glass vase, Murano, dated 2007. 23 cm…

Murano Salviati Glass Vase, 2007

An Italian Salviati glass glass vase, Murano, dated 2007. 23 cm high

A Salviati tri-colour glass vase, Italian, dated 2004 acid…

Salviati Tri-Colour Glass Vase, Dated 2004

A Salviati tri-colour glass vase, Italian, dated 2004 acid etched Salviati 2004 to the base 25.5 cm high

Three Murano glass doves, with opalescent bodies and clear…

Salviati Murano Glass Opalescent Dove Trio

Three Murano glass doves, with opalescent bodies and clear glass beaks, marked 'Made in Italy, Salviati & Co.'. 10 cm high

Pair Salviati opalescent glass specimen vases. Hand enamelled…

Salviati Opalescent Glass Specimen Vases with Floral Enamel Decoration

Pair Salviati opalescent glass specimen vases. Hand enamelled floral decoration. Label to base 'Salviati' Regent (St)'. Height 19 cm