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Bortoletti Murrina letter opener and magnifying glass desk set – Venetian glass
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The Bortoletti Murrina letter opener and magnifying glass desk set is an elegant Italian desk accessory featuring hand-chiselled bronze details and a precious Venetian murrina glass insert. Handmade by skilled artisans in Venice and selected by Calligraphy Arts UK for lovers of fine writing accessories, this distinctive desk set combines practical function with the colour, artistry, and heritage of traditional Venetian glassmaking.
Bortoletti Murrina letter opener and magnifying glass desk set
The Bortoletti Murrina desk set combines two classic writing desk tools – a letter opener and a magnifying glass – in a design inspired by Venetian decorative tradition. Featuring finely hand-chiselled bronze elements and a handcrafted Venetian murrina insert, this elegant set reflects the artistic heritage of Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica in Venice and offers a refined balance of beauty and practicality for the writing desk.
Handcrafted Venetian murrina glass
The decorative centrepiece of this desk set is a precious Venetian murrina, created using traditional glassmaking methods passed down through generations of master glassmakers. The process begins with the creation of a glass cane containing intricate patterns and coloured designs. The cane is then cut into small sections, arranged into a new design, reheated in the furnace, and finally ground and polished before being mounted into the finished piece.
Bronze craftsmanship and hand-finished detail
The bronze components of the letter opener and magnifying glass are carefully cast and hand-chiselled to bring out the detail of the design. The finely decorated blade of the paper knife and the ornamental detailing around the magnifying lens give the set a classical appearance inspired by traditional desk accessories and Italian decorative metalwork.
A practical and decorative desk set
This elegant set combines two useful tools for everyday desk use. The letter opener helps open envelopes neatly and cleanly, while the magnifying glass is ideal for reading small print, examining documents, or enjoying the detail of calligraphy, illustrations, and fine stationery.
Inspired by Venetian style and colour
The vivid tones and intricate patterns of the murrina glass bring a distinctive Venetian character to this desk set. Combined with warm bronze detailing, the result is a writing desk accessory that feels artistic, timeless, and full of personality.
A thoughtful gift for writers and desk enthusiasts
Bortoletti desk sets make elegant gifts for writers, collectors, and anyone who appreciates traditional desk accessories. Combining Italian craftsmanship with decorative Venetian glass and bronze detailing, this letter opener and magnifying glass set is a distinctive gift for lovers of fine stationery, classic writing instruments, and heritage-inspired desk pieces.
Bortoletti Italian craftsmanship
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica in Venice is known for producing finely crafted writing accessories inspired by Italian decorative traditions. Their collections combine artistic metalwork, Murano and Venetian glass, and hand-finished detailing to create desk tools that are both functional and visually distinctive.
Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK
At Calligraphy Arts UK, we specialise in quality calligraphy tools, writing accessories, and carefully chosen desk pieces for customers who value craftsmanship and design. Our Bortoletti collection is selected to complement traditional writing, fine stationery, and gift-worthy desk accessories, helping you discover distinctive products with lasting appeal.
- Manufacturer:
- Bortoletti
- Length:
- 185mm (7.28 inches)
- Material:
- Nickel Silver, Bronze, Murano glass paste
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Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica, was founded in 1980, in Venice, by four brothers and their father's passion for sculpture and bronze. Many years of experience has led to a leap in quality that has affected the entire creative process and has seen the emergence of fantastic new products. Their creations are an opportunity for the public to appreciate the relevance of material, which has captivated man for many years. Ideal for gifts but at the same time objects of distinction for the refined collector. All of Bortoletti's creations are made by jewelers and projects are small masterpieces of design. The creative process is completely handmade.
Bortoletti was founded in 1980 by four brothers driven by the passion passed on by their father for bronze casting and sculpture.
It was born in Venice, and it was here that a story of love and passion began that has been handed down from father to son in respect for tradition and the need to preserve what is wonderful about culture.
Bortoletti Fonderia Artistica design and create exclusive handmade objects in the tradition of Venetian craftsmanship, from the pencils of their designers and their artistic creativity come the designs of wonderful products and it is always a lifeblood of the whole creative process.
The passion and care they devote to their products are a source of pride and satisfaction for everyone. All creations are unique pieces, handmade and produced elusively in Bortoletti's workshop. By integrating with modern habits, they restore to you the pleasure of giving that has belonged to us all for millennia. The design of Bortoletti's products is so pleasing to the eye because it speaks of the past in the language of the present.
If you have a piece of Bortoletti - you have a part of Venice in your hands.
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