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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
Cristallerie de Clichy Art Nouveau Opaline Glass Vase with Aventurine Inclusions
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...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Opal, Gold Leaf

Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Opal Pink Italian Art Glass Ribbed Flower Bud Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink opalescent Italian art glass ribbed flower bud vase. The piece is documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. The vase is published, and c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

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

Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral Pink on White Opaline, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
Murano Art Glass Vase, Coral & Pink on White Opaline, Mid-20th Century A striking Murano art glass vase featuring a sculptural rounded “smashed-square” form with an expressive, outw...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Pair of 19th-Century Pink Opaline Glass Vases with Gilt Décor
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant pair of pink opaline glass vases is a charming example of late 19th century French decorative art, distinguished by their luminous colour, refined hand-painted details, ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass, Paint

Exquisite Pair of 19th Century French Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A rare and remarkable pair of antique French opaline glass vases, dating from the early to mid-19th century, showcasing the height of French decorative arts and craftsmanship. These ...
Category

Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Opaline Glass, Paint

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

Materials

Copper

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