Murano Ruby Romance – Antique Venetian Glass Ewer with Lady & Tall Ship Scene- Monte Vista Estate

Murano Ruby Romance – Antique Venetian Glass Ewer with Lady & Tall Ship Scene

As if plucked from a Venetian salon at the height of its splendor, this antique Murano ewer glows with the deep, jewel-like red of a perfect garnet. Hand-blown by master glassmakers, its elegant form is adorned with an opulent hand-painted tableau: a graceful lady, draped in silks, gazes toward a tall-masted ship poised against the horizon. Perhaps she is awaiting a lover’s return, or bidding farewell to a grand voyage — the scene brims with whispered stories.

Framed in raised gilding and delicate enamel scrolls, the image rests like a miniature painting upon the glass, a testament to the Venetian talent for romance and detail. A clear glass handle sweeps elegantly from neck to body, while the pedestal foot catches the light with crystalline brilliance.

This is not merely a vessel — it is a moment in time, frozen in ruby glass and gold, perfect for display among your most treasured heirlooms.

Details:

• Origin: Murano, Italy
• Material: Hand-blown glass with enamel and raised gilding
• Color: Deep ruby red with multicolor enamel accents
• Design: Hand-painted lady with sailing ship backdrop
• Condition: Excellent antique condition; minimal age-related wear
• Dimensions: Approx. 8” tall x 2.5” wide
• Smaller coordinating vase offered separately

All of the pieces in this ESTATE DROP are from the same Monte Vista estate. 

Monte Vista in San Antonio is one of the city’s most prestigious historic districts, famed for its early 20th-century mansions, tree-lined streets, and grand architectural styles. Long regarded as a hub of old-money elegance and cultural heritage, it remains one of San Antonio’s most sought-after and storied neighborhoods.

Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$97 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING In the continental US.                                                          

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use, adding to their overall charm. Please see all the pictures, which are considered part of the description.

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