Oball Glass - full company name Vetreria Artistica Oball - was founded in 1978 on the island of Murano, Venice, Italy, by Luigi Onesto.
Onesto had previously worked at Gambaro & Poggi, since the age of 15. He was later joined at the Oball factory by his sons, Fabio and Michele.
The company are best known for their very impressive, multi-layered sommerso vases, bottles and other objects.
Source '20th Century Glass' website, which can be viewed here.
THIS LISTING
Model Duck Colour Alabastro Pink
Production1950s/60s
Dimensions 11.5cm tall, 17.5cm (5.5") long
Condition Excellent condition with no wear that we can see. Retains part of its original paper label.
Alabastro - translating to alabaster in English - meaning ghostly, or white, used to describe this style and finish of these incredible Italian pieces.
