While Murano glass may have been made anytime between 1940 and today, handkerchief glass from the 1950s and 1960s is the most valued. Patterns (and prices) are the best indicators of age.

Appraisal: Murano Green Glass Vase by Scarpa, ca. 1930, from Boise Hour 3.

In addition to chandeliers and other types of lighting, Murano glass is used to craft vases, sculptures, goblets, centerpieces, and other decorative objects. The frilly glass has a ruffled accent ...

The vase was produced by the renowned glass company Venini and designed by Italian architect Carlo Scarpa, who died in 1978. One response on Facebook gave her chills: “Those are very rare.

Jessica Vincent found this rare Murano glass vase in an op shop in Virginia. It sold at auction for $171,000. Photo / AP Jessica Vincent had just started surveying the shelves of a Virginia thrift ...

The vase was then listed as part of Wright's "Important Italian Glass" sale with a valuation of between $30,000 and $50,000. The final sale price more than doubled the top estimate.