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Bortoletti Casanova letter opener and magnifying glass desk set – Murano gold leaf
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The Bortoletti Casanova letter opener and magnifying glass desk set is a refined Italian desk accessory featuring hand-chiselled bronze details and a Murano glass bead containing 24-carat gold leaf. Handmade in Venice by skilled artisans and selected by Calligraphy Arts UK for lovers of fine writing accessories, this elegant set combines practical desk tools with the timeless beauty of traditional Murano glass craftsmanship.
Bortoletti Casanova letter opener and magnifying glass desk set
The Bortoletti Casanova desk set brings together two classic writing desk tools – a letter opener and a magnifying glass – in a design that reflects the decorative traditions of Venice. Featuring finely hand-chiselled bronze elements and a Murano glass bead infused with 24-carat gold leaf, this elegant set is a distinctive example of Italian craftsmanship for those who appreciate beautiful, functional desk accessories.
Murano glass with 24-carat gold leaf
The decorative pearl at the centre of the design is handmade using traditional Murano glass lampworking techniques. During the process, delicate sheets of pure 24-carat gold leaf are embedded within the glass, creating a luminous metallic effect that enhances the depth, richness, and visual warmth of the Venetian bead.
Hand-chiselled bronze craftsmanship
The bronze components of the letter opener and magnifying glass are carefully cast and hand-finished by skilled craftsmen. The finely decorated blade of the paper knife and the ornamental detailing around the magnifying lens give the set a classical appearance inspired by historic writing desks and traditional Italian metalworking.
A practical desk set for everyday use
This elegant desk set combines decorative appeal with genuine usefulness. The letter opener helps open envelopes neatly and cleanly, while the magnifying glass is ideal for reading small print, examining documents, or appreciating the detail of calligraphy, illustrations, and fine stationery.
Inspired by Venetian style
The Casanova design reflects the artistic character of Venice, where bronze metalwork and Murano glass craftsmanship have been celebrated for generations. The pairing of warm bronze tones with luminous gold-leaf glass creates a desk accessory that feels both timeless and distinctive.
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 Murano 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 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
- Material:
- Murano glass, Bronze, Nickel Silver plated
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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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