{"product_id":"clear-glass-dolphin-murano-style","title":"Clear Glass Leaping Dolphin Figurine 1970s Murano Style Art Glass Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis clear glass leaping dolphin figurine is a vintage Murano style art glass sculpture, approximately 6 inches tall, with the dolphin rising above a textured clear glass splash on a pedestal base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long curved body, extended fins, pointed nose, and clear worked glass give it the fluid look associated with mid to late 20th century decorative Italian art glass. It works naturally with an art glass collection, coastal display, or a collection built around dolphins and marine life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-glass-collection\" title=\"Clear glass dolphin figurine on pedestal base\"\u003eClear glass dolphin figurine on pedestal base\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaping dolphin art glass sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1970s to 1980s based on provided research notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear glass with clear pedestal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark or surviving label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murano style marine art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 inches tall. Base approximately 2 inches across as provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaping dolphin form with extended fins, curved body, textured splash detail, and separate pedestal style base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The figurine is sound and attractive with light evidence of previous handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pointed fins and tips are present according to the inspection notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks were found during handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass surfaces feel smooth, including the exposed tips and edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo visible maker's mark, etched signature, or surviving paper or foil label appears in the photographed areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurano glassmakers produced many fluid marine animal forms during the later 20th century, and dolphins became a familiar subject in Italian decorative glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits someone collecting clear art glass, marine figures, or sculptural glass that does not need much room on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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