Stelvia Opalina Fiorentina Cased Glass Pitcher, Empoli, Italy

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Mid-Century Modern Stelvia Glass Opalina Fiorentina cased glass pitcher, made in Empoli, Italy, circa 1960.  The glass pitcher is mould blown to resemble a jug within a woven basket holder, with a clear braided handle.  A key characteristic of Empoli glass is a white, or milk glass layer with a brightly coloured outer layer. 

Stelvia Glass was established in the 1950s, in Empoli (now part of Metropolitan Florence), Tuscany.  The name Stelvia is an acronym; S.T.E.L.V.I.A.  stands for Societa Toscana Esercizio Lavorazione Vetri Industriali e Artistici; the literal English translation: Tuscan Company for Industrial and Artistic Glass Processing.

11 3/4” (30cm) high, 6” (15.2cm) diameter at the widest.