Italian Murano Glass Salad Fork - Black Millefiori

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 GVOD_BKMS_F
A gorgeous statement of refined taste, this Italian Salad Server is crafted by talented Murano Glass artisans in a traditional workshop on Murano island. Its unique design features the handle crafted with stunning Millefiori Murano Glass jewels created by hand using a complicated glass-making technique, which changed little over the centuries. The end result is a mosaic-like pattern in rich colors splashed against the black background, making this salad server an ideal choice for any festive occasion. Add to that Venice's reputation as the most romantic place in the world, and you have the silverware which is just perfect for the wedding day ceremony, and which will add Venice's special allure to the celebration of love and marriage. Complement this salad fork with the matching spoon to give a truly royal gift to the newlyweds, or to anyone who loves to set their table in style and values the unique artistic heritage of Venice.

• Measurements: The handle is 6-1/2 inch long. The fork surface measures 3-1/2 x 2-1/4. The full length of the salad fork is about 14-1/2 inches.
• All metal pieces of this Murano Glass salad serving fork are made of the top-quality 304-grade stainless steel and are chrome-plated to ensure long-lasting polish and shine, even after years of use.
• One can immediately see the high quality in the look and feel, as well as in the weight of this fork (about 6oz).
• The handle is crafted with handmade authentic Murano Glass and minor variations of color and pattern are possible. The fork comes with the certificate of authenticity.
• Please note: This serving piece is NOT dishwasher-safe. It should be washed only by hand and dried off with a towel.
• A fine piece showcasing the centuries-old Venetian artistic tradition, this salad serving fork is certainly a solid choice in high-end tableware and gifts.

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It all starts with crafting special Millefiori canes with a pattern inside, then cutting them into small pieces and carefully sorting them by hand inside a Murano Glass factory in Venice, Italy. The next step is making a Murano Glass bead by hand under a small flame. Then, while it is still hot, dipping the bead into the tray of tiny Millefiori pieces of appropriate colors to create a unique design and pattern. Lastly, the master reheats the bead again to make sure the Millefiori inclusions are completely infused into its surface, finalizes shaping it, and gradually cools it down. Thus, painstakingly, bead by bead, the artisans in Venice, Italy create Murano Glass Millefiori necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, accessories, and other Venetian Glass pieces with beautiful mosaic patterns. This work has been going on for hundreds of years and today Murano Glass masters still use only basic tools and skills honed by decades of experience in their factories and workshops on Murano island.