1960s Glass Paperweight

1960s Glass PaperweightMurano glass paperweights date back thousands of years; born almost by accident, they were formed from scraps of coloured glass that would otherwise have been thrown away. Over time, expert blowers have utilised several techniques to bring each paperweight to life, such as millefiori, murrina and lampwork. This results in intricate patterns and scenes formed of multicoloured rods, beads and canes. Please note, this item is a truly original vintage

Along the crespo linen edge of this Loretta Caponi bath towel is a burst of blue foliage-inspired motifs

The cut crystal piece rests on a star-shaped foot

Its unique design fuses a rectangular body with a circular lid and a sprinkling of spheres – all cast in solid silver 800

from Uzbekistan and India to Japan

look to Zanetto – they’ve been ‘playing with metal to create unusual and contemporary shapes’ since 1963

These water glasses speak to the demands of a modern table

The Saffiano calf-leather pocket cigar case by Lorenzi Milano is handcrafted by artisans at the Milan atelier

This silver sugar shaker

the blown glass is edged with chrome-plated brass

000 and is realised by specialist artisans in the Venetian lagoon

Keep your cool while hosting with this crystal ice bucket from 1970

Good things come in pairs