12 Pc VTG Blown Art Glass Wrapped Candy Ornaments Multi-colored Murano Style For Sale

12 pieces plus an extra one that has end piece of wrapper missing , please see pics for all details . Glass candy ornaments have a long and whimsical tradition in the lagoon of Venice, particularly on the island of Murano, where master glassmakers utilized scrap cane to practice advanced decorative techniques. Artisans would shape molten glass into sweet-like forms, applying colorful internal threads known as zanfirico or latticino before twisting the ends to mimic traditional candy wrappers. These delightful confections became popular souvenirs for travelers visiting Italy during the mid-20th century, prized for their vibrant hues and charming trompe l\'oeil appeal.Over the decades, independent studios across Murano produced these decorative sweets in countless color combinations and shapes, ranging from striped cylinders to solid spheres resembling hard candies. While initially created as playful novelties or paperweights, they eventually evolved into highly collectible mid-century art glass objects. Today, vintage collections of these glass candies are cherished by enthusiasts who display them in bowls or glass jars as colorful reflections of Venetian craftsmanship.