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Q: We found this fixture in pieces, carefully wrapped, in my grandmother's house in Mississippi. It's all glass. I have no idea about its value or even what it looks like assembled. Can anyone help identify it? —Charlotte Tincher

A: Your chandelier is Murano glass (aka Venetian glass), made in Italy. With any luck it’s the real thing.. See also . These fixtures are quite collectible and can be found on many vintage-lighting websites, eBay, and 1st Dibs. They are more attractive when assembled, especially the curved glass arms.

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