Antique Venetian Glass - Introduction

Our adventure started about 7 years ago, when my daughter and I, were visiting Venezia, Italy and decided to learn more about Venetian Glass. Not the kind you will find all over Venice, not the typical touristy type. We wanted to learn about the old traditions, techniques, etc... Our first stop was Murano Glass Museum on the Murano island, Venice. Then, we visited, for what it seems like the only 2 galleries in Venice, Antichita Cesana and Galleria Rossella Junck, who specialize in antique venetian glass, especially period from 1865 - 1920. Below are references and exerbs from the books we have found. Enjoy our ever growing and changing collection...to be continued...