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Large Handblown Octopus Glass Sculpture By Mdina Glass In Perfect Pre Owned Condition
Loughton , United Kingdom
£159 per item
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Item details
Height
40.0 cm
Width
60.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
An amazing hand-blown, large, glass sculpture of an octopus in the Murano style by Mdina Glass, established in 1968 in Malta. Mesmerising swirls of turquoise and royal blue glass form the octopus sculpture, while the application of small white blobs of glass on the underside of the glass tentacles create a life-like, yet at the same time fantastical and highly decorative item. In perfect condition and bearing the sticker of Mdina, the glassware company who created this handmade glass sculpture and celebrated their 50 year anniversary in 2018, this compelling glass sculpture would make a fantastic gift for a loved one or as a beautiful gift to yourself to admire and enjoy every day.
Mdina Glass History
The furnaces at Mdina Glass were first fired up in 1968 with production commencing in June of that year. Two British men, Eric Dobson and Michael Harris, moved to Malta to fulfil their dream of establishing a glass making company and, in doing so, formed the first producer of handmade glassware on the islands. The workshop, housed to this day in a converted ex-RAF hangar, soon became a popular destination for visitors wishing to see the craft in practice… and remains so even now with packed coaches and open top tour buses stopping by regularly throughout the year.
Michael Harris was soon joined on the workshop floor by experienced glassmakers like father and son team Vicente and Ettore Boffo as well as local trainees. One such trainee to join a few months after Mdina Glass began was Joseph Said, who progressed rapidly, eventually became the company’s first Maltese production manager by 1975.
Although Harris left Malta in 1972, to start his own studio, Dobson remained at the helm until 1985. During Dobson’s tenure the glass making personnel and range of products grew and the production facilities increased to meet production demands. With a small domestic market, the developing tourism sector - and trade exports - were crucial to the success of Mdina Glass.
When Dobson finally decided to relinquish control of the company, Joseph Said took over ownership and reinvigorated Mdina Glass. He introduced new techniques to expand the portfolio and invested in better production facilities and retail area as well as raw glass making materials.
From the late 90s Mdina Glass became a true family business as Said’s four children (Nevise, Olivia, Pamela and Alan) joined in various roles.
The start of the new millennium saw a dramatic change in direction for the glass making firm as product development broadened to appeal to the local and overseas home décor market while still appealing to the tourism sector. This move would inspire the expansion of glassware to include many functional items including table and kitchen accessories, lighting, scented candleholders and lanterns.
Mdina Glass also started to open its own retail outlets from the early 2000s onwards in prime locations popular with Maltese shoppers and tourists alike.
A number of distinguished guests have been welcomed to the glassmaking premises including Princess Anne, Jimmy Carter, prominent Maltese politicians and Prime Ministers and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Condition report:
Very good condition with no chips, cracks or damage.
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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