Wanted: Murano Clowns

[mgur1122]

Hi
I'm collecting high end Murano clowns, mostly Barbini, Sandon and Cenedese. If you have any for sale or know anybody who might willing to sell, feel free to contact me...

Thank You

[tam bam]

Just out of curiosity, who is Sandon? Are you referring to Mario Sandon by chance? If so he was Alessandro and Roberto Moretti's (The Moretti's are now deceased) brother-in-law and they all worked at the Pilgrim glass factory in West Virginia.

I personally do not collect glass clowns but would have a Barbini one any day. His are so whimsical.

tam bam

P.S. - Here is a Sandon clown I found on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Signed-Mario-Sandon-Art-Glass-Clown-Remarkable-/280585532610

Also here is a great site that identifies the different clowns by maker and gives background info on the artist/furnace.
http://www.muranoclowns.co.uk/famous_artists_11.html

[mgur1122]

You got it right...Mario Sandon didn't make a lot of clowns and not everybody likes them...I managed to own 15 of them and always looking to add.

mgur1

[tam bam]

Wow, really that is great Mgur1! I am a glass nut for someone who is related to Mario Sandon. This person is still in Murano. His name is Franco Moretti. I have an album on here with a lot of his pieces in it. Could you possibly creat an album or show us some photos of your Mario Sandon clowns or heck, with some of your best clowns. I am interested now.

tam bam

P.S. From what few pics I have seen regarding the Mario Sandon clowns, I personally like them. I think they are very well made and I love the facial expression he puts on them.

[mgur1122]

As far as I know, Moretti family owned Piligrim Glass Factory in VW. Mario Sandon married one of their dauther....

I can email you pictures of his clowns, just give me your e-mail address.

mgur1122

[tam bam]

Here is a great website about Pilgrim glass. The Moretti brothers were hired in the 50's by Pilgrim Glass to do Venetian type glass for the company. I look forward to seeing your clowns.:)

http://www.myantiquemall.com/AQstories/pilgrim/Pilgrim.html

tam bam

[noangel72]

Hi
I'm collecting high end Murano clowns, mostly Barbini, Sandon and Cenedese. If you have any for sale or know anybody who might willing to sell, feel free to contact me...

Thank You
Hi,

I was just Googling Mario Sandon Clowns and you came up. I am listing my grandfathers Murano Signed Mario Sandon Glass Clowns on Ebay. I see that you collect them. I have a set of two for sale. Contact me if your interested. I have plenty of pics.
Thanks,
Angelica
angelicathayer@gmail.com

[weeksy]

Hello I have x2 barbini clown head paperweights

and 2 barrell clowns

get back to me if you want more details on them



Thanks

[limey48]

I have four 60's vintage clowns to sell. I'm located in the US. Please contact me if interested.
Thank you.