Magnum Murano Closepacked Millefiori Paperweight probably by Ferro & Lazzarini. Magnum Murano Closepacked Millefiori Paperweight – probably by Ferro & Lazzarini. Circa 1960 – 1980. Colorful Murano paperweight with a great assortment of closely packed colorful millefiori canes set over a clear ground. I believe this was made at Ferro & Lazzarini. A beautiful addition to any collection of millefiori paperweights. Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only. Note on white glare : Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light. This paperweight was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Venetian glass making dates back centuries and the Venetians are given credit for the earliest millefiori canes and paperweights in 1840s. More recently, paperweight making was revived in the 1930s and again in the 1960s. The Ferro Eugenio & Co. Glass factory was founded in 1929 on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy by Eugenio Ferro in partnership with Giovanni Lazzarini. After Eugenio died in 1947, the factory was managed by his young heirs. During this time, Giovanni Lazzarini became more involved and the company name was changed to Ferro & Lazzarini SRL. Starting in 2001, the factory has been managed by Dario Ferro, a direct descendant of Eugenio Ferro. Very large Size: Just under 3 7/16″ diameter by 2 3/8″ high. The base is polished flat. Some rough areas at the edge of the base. No other chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. There are some small bubbles in the glass. Signature: This paperweight is unsigned. I guarantee that this paperweight was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, probably by the Ferro & Lazzarini studio. Allan’s Paperweights is owned by Allan Port. If in doubt, please check with me first. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift.
