This is a magnificent pair of original Murano space age table lighter and ashtray set, made by Vetreria G. Campanella one of the Murano glassworks which specialise in creating ground and polished faceted forms from sommerso glass. The lighter still has its original Campanella label.
The interior glass layer is a soft smoky black, incredibly stylish and striking. They will make a great addition to any tobacciana or art glass collection, whether you smoke or not. I have seen them displayed, to good effect with the lighter removed and a tea light in the space instead.
Highly collectable and so rare to find a pair like this. Great examples of their kind this would be a wonderful gift for any Murano sommerso collector.
In VERY GOOD vintage condition, they look truly incredible together, There are a couple of minute chips on the ashtray and another on the lighter. They are almost impossible to see but can be felt with the fingertips and only just show in my photos. They will only bother a perfectionist.
The lighter itself is fuelled by aerosol lighter fluid, though it is untested, I don't have any fuel and its dangerous to ship a lighter with fuel in. The flint sparks ok but I cannot guarantee the lighter is fully functional, the value of this piece is in the glass. These lighters are a standard size so it would be fairly easy to replace the lighter if you can't get it working. Please see all photos remember it is around 50 years old, pre-owned and pre-loved.
Approx measurements:
Lighter:
Height with lighter - 9 cm / 3½ in
Height of glass - 8 cm / 3¼ in
Width - 11.5 cm / 4½ in
Ashtray:
Width - 13 cm / 5¼ in
Height - 6 cm / 2⅜ in