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Digger460 liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

The foiled technique which Cheryl described is way more ancient. Roman.

Digger460 liked evelyb30's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

Just in case, the "gold" glitter is actually copper flecks. They've been making glass with it since the 19th century. It keeps selling...

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Thank You All!

Digger460 liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

Yes, gold glitter is aventurine.

Digger460 replied to the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

Thank you all for the information. This collection was bought for my grandmother between the late 60's and early 70's by my mother and...

Digger460 liked evelyb30's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

What she said. They do sell, but not for nearly what they used to.

Digger460 liked Ownedbybear's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

Spot on Cheryl.

Digger460 liked DragonflyWink's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

Rather than avventurina, these pieces have foglia d'argento, silver foil inclusions - the technique, as suggested, done using both...

Digger460 liked Lucille.b's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

Welcome to the forum. Agree with ascot, the inclusions are called aventurine. Usually with Murano, aventurine can add a small premium...

Digger460 liked ascot's post in the thread Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?.

The inclusions are called aventurine. You might try researching with that term included.

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Murano Glass Clowns Silver Infused?

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum, and in search of information on these Murano glass clowns, that is part of a collection of 17 that I...

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