This is a lovely vintage Italian Murano paperweight designed by Ferro & Lazzarini who are based near the San Donato Basilica.
The glass factory was founded on 18th August 1929 by Eugenio Ferro in partnership with Giovanni Lazzarini and was initially called FERRO EUGENIO & CO. Its first creations were artistic glass objects and Venetian chandeliers.
The paperweight is glass and it has a thin black ground - common on these weights. The ground is sprinkled all over with glittery metallic nuggets - the metallic colour appears to be more of a copper shade than bright yellow gold. The aventurine fair twinkles when you turn the weight in the light; the rocky ground reminds you a little of the surface of a planet in a sci-fi movie! These paperweights are very collectable - and I have listed this one at a fair price.
It has no damage and still retains on the base its original label (as photographed). Sadly, the label has been rubbed over decades of being picked up for inspection and popped back down. It is just about legible.
Dimensions: height is just over 2 inches and with a diameter of 3 1/4 inches.
It is in fine vintage condition with no damages.
UK postage will cost £4.95 with Royal Mail Recorded post - this will be applied at checkout.