tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448259307836351996.post3201530645445972440..comments2024-01-06T10:38:37.486-05:00Comments on Conciatore: Fabergé and PurpurinePaul Englehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12112332768470669999noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448259307836351996.post-37491105745702838072018-04-06T16:53:59.154-04:002018-04-06T16:53:59.154-04:00Thanks for your question; it is a good one, and un...Thanks for your question; it is a good one, and unfortunately I really don't have a good answer. I know of no one making purpurine commercially, or even privately. It is (was) somewhat of a hybrid material that would not be readily usable by traditional glass artists. <br /><br />I do have one possible lead for you - Its composition was apparently somewhat similar to the glass used in traditional mosaic work called "smalti" glass. If you google it you can find a number of distributors. Additionally there is a small but famous producer in Venice that does repair work for a number of churches etc. around the world www.orsoni.com - it is possible that they may have something similar. <br /><br />Good luck, and please let me know if you ever locate some.Paul Englehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112332768470669999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3448259307836351996.post-88718182797605260422018-03-19T11:24:08.172-04:002018-03-19T11:24:08.172-04:00Hello Paul, thank you for writing this very inform...Hello Paul, thank you for writing this very informative article on Faberge and Purporine. I had always wondered what stone Faberge used in his red pieces as it seemed more intensely red than any I was aware of. In your research, did you happen to come across any sources that are making this today? I have been unable to find a source for this though I should mention I deal with stones in the lapidary world and have little to now experience with the glass market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com