Sad Death of Fratelli Toso Birds

[TxSilver]

These were two gorgeous birds that were not very common. It was sad to lose two to a poor packing job. The birds had a single piece of bubble wrap, very little newspaper, and a box that was only 4" deep. It was a recipe for breakage. I bought them on eBay. I feel for the seller because he/she didn't insure them. I'm glad I used PayPal.

[antiquerose123]

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My Extreme Sympathies. They looked Beautiful. What a Shame !!! Do these people not *CARE* about the pieces they are selling. I mean that was a piece of Original Glass History there. Every piece is a Work of Art !!

Geeeeeeeeeeez......some People

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That is Animal Cruelty..... :eek:

[vetrovenini]

So very sad to hear your news. The very same thing happened to me with an ebay sale. I had purchased two fighting cocks that were probably circa 1910 or 1920 and they were exquisite. I did have them insured and got my money back, but we all know you can't replace original art like that. They will never happen again. Heartbreaking.

[TxSilver]

Oh, no, not two fighting cocks. That was a terrible loss. The Fratelli Toso birds are much more common than your two birds were. I love the old roosters. They are gorgeous, particularly the big ones.

[tam bam]

That is so sad. They were beautiful. What happened? Did the seller not put enough bubble wrap around them? So sorry for your loss.

tam bam

[fossilfly]

It is so frustrating to hear this, glass really isnt that difficult to ship. All it requires is some careful packing. I know I am tempting fate, but the last thing that was reported to me broken was at least 2 years ago. The seller deserves to lose out, including shipping costs.

[Norwood]

I'm saddened by your loss. :(
I recently lost a pristine Vinini acrobat clown due to a sellers improper packing job, and while my money was returned, it still bothers me nonetheless.

[TxSilver]

Was is one of the Bianconi clowns? That is a terrible loss. I would be so upset I don't know what I would do.

[Norwood]

Thankfully not - and in the spirit of full disclosure :) he may be a Seguso clown...
Nonetheless, he is a really well executed piece with gold leaf and bullicante.
It was one on the Jordan's imports from the late 50's/early 60's from the 3027 assortment.
He's the somersault clown with no shoes.

If you have a copy of Nancy Bingham's book, his brother is shown on page 101 - top left corner.

While I'm thinking about it, I'd like to ask a question.
Repair services - as this particular clown got me thinking about it.
Unlike the shattered birds, my clown suffers a single clean break that snapped off one leg - although there is some internal (subsurface) fracturing that has occurred.

Glass being glass, can it be reheated to the melting point and reattached?
I guess I'm asking if he can ever tumble again?

Does anyone have any experience with restoration services?