{"product_id":"murano-barena-torse-glassware-purple-copy","title":"Salviati Hand-Carved Crystal Double Old Fashioned Glasses, Set of 6","description":"\u003cp style=\"background:#f7f2e8;border:1px solid #b8902f;border-radius:6px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 16px;color:#4a3c14;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order\u003c\/strong\u003e — each set is handmade to order in Italy. Please allow 2–3 weeks for delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalviati reinterprets the classic “double old fashion” tumbler in its own contemporary style — a set of six heavy-bottomed crystal glasses, each finished by hand. The weighty base gives the glass a solid, grounded feel, while the cold-worked surface adds texture you can feel as you hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six glasses are not identical. Each carries a different decoration created by surface grinding, ranging from simple geometric lines to fine hammered (\u003cem\u003ebattuto\u003c\/em\u003e) effects — ideal for whisky, negronis, or any spirit served over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are made to order from Salviati’s Murano furnace; allow 2–3 weeks for delivery. They pair naturally with other Italian glassware and barware and suit any table, traditional or modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 oz. capacity per glass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-finished Italian crystal, cold-worked\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murano, Veneto, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salviati (founded 1859)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six different cold-worked decorations — geometric grinding to hammered \u003cem\u003ebattuto\u003c\/em\u003e texture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murano glassmaking; Salviati contemporary design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only, one piece at a time, in warm (not hot) water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. No dishwasher, abrasive pads, microwave, oven, or freezer. Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can crack crystal. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth and store upright.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 6 (made to order, 2–3 weeks)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italesse glassware and barware; any Biordi table setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real Murano glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Salviati has produced glass on the island of Murano since 1859. Each glass is formed and then hand-finished by an artisan, so no two in the set are decorated exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e These are special-order pieces made to order in Italy. Allow about 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for these glasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only, one at a time, in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Skip the dishwasher, abrasive scrubbers, microwave, oven, and freezer, and avoid sudden hot-to-cold changes that can crack the crystal. Dry right away with a lint-free cloth and store the glasses upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — a set of six hand-finished Salviati crystal glasses is a substantial, lasting gift a couple will use and keep for decades, and it pairs well with a registry of Italian dinnerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A set of Murano crystal glasses is a generous, memorable gift for someone who entertains, and it suits both casual and formal homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco’s source for authentic Italian ceramics and glass since 1946 and is a recognized San Francisco Legacy Business. We work directly with the Italian artisans and workshops we represent — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati — so every piece is the real thing, not a reproduction. Questions? Call (415) 392-8096.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e These Salviati glasses are made to order (allow 2–3 weeks) but are not personalized with names or dates. Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop’s existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-worked crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each glass is finished using \"cold working\" (\u003cem\u003elavorazione a freddo\u003c\/em\u003e): after the crystal is formed, an artisan grinds and carves the surface by hand to create its texture and pattern. It is slow, skilled work, and it is why every glass in the set is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalviati, Murano\u003c\/strong\u003e — In 1859, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati founded Salviati \u0026amp; Co., uniting the production of mosaics and enamels with blown glass. He was the first modern Italian maker to bring skilled Murano glassblowers together in one furnace, and the workshop became known worldwide for its \u003cem\u003elattimi\u003c\/em\u003e, woven filigrees, and opalescent glass with floral applications. More than 160 years later, Salviati remains a trend-setter, and its work is held in the permanent collections of major museums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SALVIATI","offers":[{"title":"12 oz. — Special Order (2–3 wks)","offer_id":45645689323573,"sku":"6654","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/Tumblers-Assorted_Black_1600x1600_6bcb4f2c-5e8a-4812-9662-9dd2277468fe.jpg?v=1781643001","url":"https:\/\/biordi.com\/products\/murano-barena-torse-glassware-purple-copy","provider":"Biordi Art Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}