In 1859, Antonio Salviati, a lawyer, in love with the mythical lagoon city, decided
to revitalize the Venetian glass industry that was eclipsed by both English and
Bohemian glass.
Employing
the best Murano glass makers and technicians, SALVIATI
developed a new method of making mosaic with glass,
which rapidly found favour in European courts and
capitals before conquering America and Asia.
He also created in his workshop a collection of glasses, stemware, bowls, chandeliers
and vases, focusing specially on
pieces engraved and decorated with gold.
