The object is a vintage Murano millefiori art glass paperweight from Italy, featuring a dense mosaic of multi-colored floral glass canes (white, blue, green, and red) set against a dark or ruby ground, measuring roughly 3 inches across.
Key Features
Design: Packed millefiori ("thousand flowers") cane pattern.
Colors: Predominantly white, blue, and green star-like florets over a deep background.
Origin: Handcrafted in Murano, Italy
This paperweight most likely dates from the 1960s to the 1970s. During this mid-to-late 20th-century period, Murano factories like Fratelli Toso and ALT (A.L.T. Murano / 3 Fiori) mass-produced closepack millefiori designs on dark carpet grounds for the export market.
Estimated Value
The current fair market value ranges between $60 and $110, depending entirely on its condition and presentation.
Base Value ($60 – $80): Typical online marketplace value for an unsigned piece with minor shelf wear on the bottom base.
Premium Value ($90 – $130+): Achievable if the piece is in pristine, mint condition, retains its original foil export label (such as a red and gold "Murano Made in Italy"
