1960s Mid-Century Italian Empoli Green Glass Apothecary Flacon Schretegger Sundial Compass Elegant gray marble slab paired

Elegant gray marble slab paired with a brass finial creates a sophisticated desk accessory

The inside cover page bears the signature of a previous owner

A piece scaled for close looking

hand-stamped scrolling filigree

1960s Mid-Century Italian Empoli Green Glass Apothecary Flacon Schretegger Sundial Compass Elegant gray marble slab pairedThis vintage Italian flacon features an organic, tear drop silhouette with gently compressed or "pinched" sides that optimize both light capture and grip stability. Blown in the historic glassmaking region of Empoli, Italy, during the mid 20th century, the deep, rich forest green glass formulation that showcases typical period characteristics, including micro bubble inclusions and light structural variations inherent to hand worked glass.