{"product_id":"oball-glass-murano-italy-art-glass-xxl-18-perfume-bottle-in-pink-purple","title":"Oball Glass (Murano, Italy) Art Glass XXL 18\" Perfume Bottle, in Pink\/Purple *RARE FIND*","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rte rte--expanded-images clearfix row  product-description__no-expand\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVetreria Artistica Oball\u003c\/em\u003e (known as \u003cstrong\u003eOball Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e) was founded on the island of Murano in 1978 by master glassmaker Luigi Onesto. Born into a traditional Venetian glassmaking family, Onesto had been immersed in the craft from an early age, beginning his formal apprenticeship at just 15 years old at the \u003ci\u003eGambaro \u0026amp; Poggi\u003c\/i\u003e furnaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Onesto established his own studio, he was joined by his sons, Fabio and Michele, turning Oball into a multi-generational family enterprise that continues to operate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnesto and his sons created heavy, polished pieces by suspending vibrant, contrasting layers of coloured glass - often jewel tones like amethyst, ruby, and sapphire - within a thick, crystal-clear outer casing. Their most sought-after late-20th-century pieces include teardrop vases, perfume bottles, and marine sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors looking to authenticate these finds, Oball pieces are frequently hand-engraved on the base with signatures such as \u003ci\u003e'L. Onesto Murano'\u003c\/i\u003e or simply \u003ci\u003e'Oball'\u003c\/i\u003e. Additionally, because their pieces were highly prized in the Western market, they can frequently be found bearing the original foil labels of major luxury importers, most notably the American distributor \u003ci\u003eOggetti.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTHIS LISTING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerfume Bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePink, Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\/80s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 46\u003c\/span\u003ecm (18\") tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent condition. There is one small spot of scuffs on the stopper, a light scratch on one side and some light surface wear on the base - all as per the images. Signed by the master himself, Luigi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the largest of the three sizes made in this incredible model. It is one of the heaviest glass pieces we've ever had, coming in at over 11.5kg (25lbs).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oball Glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47352490786983,"sku":null,"price":2995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/5839\/5559\/files\/temp_89bc26b3-1412-4bba-b3ae-0f596176537b.png?v=1764561510","url":"https:\/\/thatretropiece.com\/products\/oball-glass-murano-italy-art-glass-xxl-18-perfume-bottle-in-pink-purple","provider":"That Retro Piece","version":"1.0","type":"link"}