Vintage Murano Tre Fuochi Empoli 24k Gold Neo Classical Glass Claret Jug c.1955

Superb tall Italian ruby red Tre Fuochi Empoli 24K gold gilt glass claret jug dating to c1955. It has neo classical scenes around the body with a gilded ball knop stem and foot. The Tre Fuochi process is labour-intensive and time-consuming because it requires the use of 24 karat gold as well as the application of enamels and gold leaf to the glassware by hand, entering the kiln no less than 3 times.