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How do I identify French opaline glass?

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How do I identify French opaline glass?
To identify French opaline glass, hold it up to a light source. Genuine opaline glass should appear translucent and take on a pink or red tint. Also, turn the piece over. Because opaline glass is hand-blown, you should see a small circular point at the center of the base. If you're still not certain about the identification, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a range of opaline glass on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Dresser Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique rare French Blue Opaline Glass dresser box with bronze trim.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Cobalt Blue Opaline Crystal Ormolu Mounted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very rare cobalt blue opaline crystal French dresser box with ormolu mountings. A very fine piece resting on paw feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase by Cristallerie de Clichy, France
Located in Valencia, VC
Cristallerie de Clichy Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase with Aventurine Inclusions, France A very beautiful and charming Cristallerie de Clichy art glass vase featuring an elegant Art...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Opal, Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Dish, Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Dish, the Famous "Starry Night" Design by Fratelli Toso. At about 12 inches across, this is a substantial piece of handblown Murano glass by Fratelli Toso, in the belove...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Copper

Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim. Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s. Iridiscent pink gl...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

1970s Carlo Moretti for Opaline Florence Space Age Opaline Glass Italian Vase
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rare blue and green and white opaline glass vase made in Italy in the Seventies by Opaline Florence. Every single vase it's different from the other ones. The vase it's in perfect condition. Carlo Moretti is an esteemed Italian glass designer and manufacturer known for its exquisite handcrafted pieces. Opaline Florence is a renowned Italian glassware...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass

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