Jean-Valentin Morel (1794-1860) was born in Paris to Valentin Morel, a diamond cutter, and his mother was from a family of silversmiths. Morel learned the
Read MoreDavid Patchen is a world famous San Francisco glass artist who uses the old Italian murrine technique. David Patchen’s glass sculptures are distinguished by their
Read MoreErnest-Baptiste Leveille (1841-1913) was a member of the Parisian “Society of Artistic Glass” and a student of François-Eugene Rousseau, a famous glassmaker, one of the
Read MoreCollection of Fabergé flowers and berries The Faberge jewelry company is known today primarily for Easter eggs with a surprise, which for 32 years it
Read MoreIn 1777, in St. Petersburg, by order of Count G. A. Potemkin, glass and mirror factories were built not far from the Alexander Nevsky Lavra
Read MoreThe revival of interest in Murano glass is associated with the name of Antonio Salviati (1819-1890). Curiously, Antonio Salviati had no experience in glass making.
Read MoreThe design of Lionel Pierce’s work differs from all other products of Thomas Webb & Sons. His work is often compared to that of Eiml
Read MoreVasily Semyonov – Moscow silversmith, owner of a silverware factory, founded in 1852. Semenov’s factory specialized mainly in the production of silverware with niello. The
Read MorePino Signoretto is a famous glassblower from the island of Murano. Patiently blowing masterpiece after masterpiece, Pino Signoretto never repeats his products, even if he
Read MoreThe history of glass production in Venice goes back over a thousand years. Although until the 13th century it was a simple glass for household
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