This Fratelli Toso pink overshot Murano art glass bowl is a mid-century Italian piece with a wide starburst form, clear pulled points, and a dense sugary pink surface.
You will like the contrast between the rough pink overshot texture and the smooth clear glass along the tips and folded rim. At about 9 inches across, it has enough presence to use as a centerpiece, candy bowl, catchall, or decorative art glass accent.
Details
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Item: Fratelli Toso pink overshot art glass bowl
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Item Type: Decorative bowl, catchall, or candy dish
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Era: Mid-century, approximately 1950s to 1960s
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Materials: Blown glass with applied glass frit
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Color: Pink and clear
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Maker and Mark: Fratelli Toso. No visible maker's mark shown in the photos.
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Pattern or Model: Overshot or rugiadosa style. Exact factory pattern or model not confirmed from photos.
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Style: Mid-century Italian Murano art glass
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Dimensions: Approximately 9 inches across and 2 inches tall
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Special Features: Irregular multi-pointed starburst form, clear pulled glass tips, textured pink overshot surface
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: This bowl is sound, attractive, and shows only minor signs of age.
- No chips or cracks were reported or seen in the supplied photos.
- The pink overshot or sugary texture remains quite complete across the bowl, with no large bare patches noted.
- The clear pulled points and folded areas remain intact and give the bowl its strong sculptural shape.
- The color remains a lively soft pink that shows well against the clear glass edges.
Issues / Wear
- The rough overshot surface naturally catches tiny dark specks and debris in places, visible in the close photographs.
- Minor surface wear may be present on the smooth clear glass areas and base from age and handling.
- The irregular outline and textured surface are part of the handmade form and should not be mistaken for damage.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Usable but clearly worn.
Collector's Notes
Overshot glass is known for its deliberately rough, crystalline surface, which gives pieces like this a completely different look from smooth Murano glass.
This form works especially well for someone collecting mid-century Italian glass, pink decorative glass, or sculptural free-form bowls.
The nearly complete pink sugaring is the detail I would look at first, since large worn patches can make overshot glass much less appealing.
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Disclaimer
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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