How can you tell if a bird is Murano glass?

To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.

What is the value of blue glass?

The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.

Is all blue glass cobalt?

No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

Why is Bristol glass blue?

Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.

Does cobalt make glass blue?

Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you identify cobalt blue glass?

If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How old is cobalt blue glass?

How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

Blue Glass Birds

Murano Mid Century Bird

Sarreguemines French

Bird Figurines

French Provincial Blue Furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Empoli Florence, Italy Set Optical Glass on Foot

$380 / set

Vase by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

By Heinrich Loffelhardt, Schott Zwiesel

Located in Verviers, BE

sage-blue glass with a wave of silvered bubbles Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vase by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

$368

Vases by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

By Heinrich Loffelhardt, Schott Zwiesel

Located in Verviers, BE

a flat polished rim, clear glass base. Cased light sage-blue glass with a wave of silvered bubbles

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Vases by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

$368

Set of 3 Vases by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

By Heinrich Loffelhardt, Schott Zwiesel

Located in Verviers, BE

sage-blue glass with a wave of silvered bubbles Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 3 Vases by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Schott Zwiesel, 1950s

$498 / set

1915 Blue Bird Confection 1c Candy Machine

By Blue Bird Products Co. Inc

Located in Orange, CA

Nice old candy vending machine. Perfect to fill with peanuts or candy. Blue Bird Products co. was

Category

Vintage 1910s American More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

1915 Blue Bird Confection 1c Candy Machine

$850

Timo Sarpaneva Dark Blue "Bird Bottle" for Iittala, Finland, 1950

By Timo Sarpaneva

Located in Biarritz, FR

Original blue bird bottle with original stamp. Perfect condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Timo Sarpaneva Dark Blue "Bird Bottle" for Iittala, Finland, 1950

$475

Blue Bird Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

By Aldo Londi

Located in POITIERS, FR

Blue ceramic bird on metal base designed by Aldo Londi, artistic director of Bitossi in 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Blue Bird Aldo Londi for Bitossi "Rimini Blu"

$1,068

Hand Painted Wood Based Lazy Susan with Blue and White Bird Illustration

Located in Denver, CO

the blue and white bird painting combined with pen and ink drawing atop a 50 cm turning wood-base

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Chinoiserie Centerpieces

Materials

Acrylic

Hand Painted Wood Based Lazy Susan with Blue and White Bird Illustration

$5,000 / item

Dutch Delft Blue handpainted Satyr vase flower/bird by Royal Delft, Orig. Blue

By Royal Delft, De Porceleyne Fles

Located in DELFT, NL

Handpainted Satyr vase richly decorated with floral and birds motif in original Delft blue colour

Category

2010s Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Delft Blue handpainted Satyr vase flower/bird by Royal Delft, Orig. Blue

$14,511 / item

Pair of Antonio Daros for Cenedese Murano Birds

By Antonio da Ros

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Pair on Antonio Daros for Cenedese Murano birds. Smaller bird is 14 inches tall.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Pair of Antonio Daros for Cenedese Murano Birds

$2,200 / set

Delft Blue and White Dish with Bird on a Double Ring, 1700-1750

By Delft

Located in ROSSUM, GE

Blue and white dish with bird on a double ring Delft or Western-Netherlands, 1700-1750 Blue

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Delft Blue and White Dish with Bird on a Double Ring, 1700-1750

$1,751

Large Delft Blue and White Charger with a Bird on a Branch, Harlingen, 1775-1800

By Delft

Located in ROSSUM, GE

Blue and white charger with a bird on a branch. Harlingen, 1775-1800 Raamstraat pottery. painter

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Delft Blue and White Charger with a Bird on a Branch, Harlingen, 1775-1800

$1,751

Loetz Victorian Bohemian Alpengruen-(Blue/GreenGlass) Vase Enamelled With Birds

By Loetz Glass

Located in London, GB

Victorian glass market and the blue shading to green would have been considered at the time an amazing new

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Loetz Victorian Bohemian Alpengruen-(Blue/GreenGlass) Vase Enamelled With Birds

$1,343

Modern Murano Glass Bird in Blue Fenicio Festooning Pattern by Cenedese, 1970s

By Gino Cenedese

Located in Venice, Murano

Glass bird in clear color with blue "fenicio" festooning pattern, completely handmade in Murano

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Glass Bird in Blue Fenicio Festooning Pattern by Cenedese, 1970s

$570 / item

Vitange Murano Glass Sommerso Opaline Birds

By Fratelli Toso

Located in Grantham, GB

Set of three Murano glass sommerso opaline birds in blue, white and green, attributed to Fratelli

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vitange Murano Glass Sommerso Opaline Birds

$1,233 / set

Rippled Coffee Table in Light Blue Bird s-Eye Maple with glass top

Located in Bosham, GB

made to order and is a limited-edition of 15. The table is shown in light blue bird’s-eye maple with

Category

2010s British Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple

Rippled Coffee Table in Light Blue Bird s-Eye Maple with glass top

$22,619 / item

Modern Murano Glass Bird, Blue Color "Scavo" Finish by Cenedese, Mid-1970s

By Cenedese

Located in Venice, Murano

Murano glass bird manufactured at the famous glass-factory Gino Cenedese e Figlio in the mid-1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Murano Glass Bird, Blue Color "Scavo" Finish by Cenedese, Mid-1970s

$446

Murano Glass Large Blue Opal Paradise Bird with Gold Leaf by Alfredo Barbini

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Grantham, GB

Beautiful murano glass large blue opal paradise bird with gold leaf by Alfredo Barbini brilliant

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Large Blue Opal Paradise Bird with Gold Leaf by Alfredo Barbini

$5,003

Murano Venetian Blue Gold Fleck Cockatoo Birds

By Ars Murano

Located in London, GB

Stunning Murano Venetian Blue Gold Fleck Bird figurine sculpture depicting two birds sitting on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Murano Venetian Blue Gold Fleck Cockatoo Birds

$3,632

Murano Glass Birds on Branch in Clear Blue Color by Da Ros for Cenedese, 1970s

By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros

Located in Venice, Murano

Branch with glass birds by Cenedese, completely handmade in Murano and designed by Antonio da Ros

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Birds on Branch in Clear Blue Color by Da Ros for Cenedese, 1970s

$1,140

Murano Glass Sculpture of a Bird from Formia Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Formia Murano

Located in Lugano, TI

Splendid Murano glass sculpture of a bird by Formia, Murano. Silver avventurine and crystal glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano Glass Sculpture of a Bird from Formia Murano, Italy, 1970s

$653

3 Piece Collection Murano Art Glass Striped Cats ‘2.5kg each’ and Bird, 1980s

By Formia Murano

Located in Halstead, GB

Three-piece collection Murano art glass striped cats (2kg each) and bird, 1980s. These beautiful

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

3 Piece Collection Murano Art Glass Striped Cats ‘2.5kg each’ and Bird, 1980s

$2,604 / set

Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Antique Murano Glass Bird with Gold Leaf

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Grantham, GB

Beautiful antique murano glass bird, blue, purple, clear and gold leaf signed by Alfredo Barbini

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Antique Murano Glass Bird with Gold Leaf

$2,659

French Art Deco Flying Bird and Fish Opal Glass Chandelier #7 (two in stock)

Located in Fairfax, VA

Opaline light color honey blue glass wit flying bird and fish chandelier with nickel on bronze

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

French Art Deco Flying Bird and Fish Opal Glass Chandelier #7 (two in stock)

$1,400 / item

Daum France Pate De Verre Dove Bird Sculpture, La Colombe by Peter W. Yenawine

By Lalique

Located in Pasadena, CA

Daum France teal blue pate-de-verre dove bird sculpture, La Colombe by Peter W. Yenawine. Embossed

Category

1990s European Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Daum France Pate De Verre Dove Bird Sculpture, La Colombe by Peter W. Yenawine

$1,330

French Opal Glass Flying Brid Design Chandelier by Ezan

By Ezan

Located in Fairfax, VA

Light honey blue frost opal glass birds in flying motion chandelier with nickel on bronze chain and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nickel

French Opal Glass Flying Brid Design Chandelier by Ezan

$1,600

Pair of Vintage Murano Long Neck Lamps in TBird Blue by Seguso

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Little Rock, AR

surrounded by a thick layer of T BIRD BLUE glass with Lucite base and nickel plated hardware. These

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Pair of Vintage Murano Long Neck Lamps in TBird Blue by Seguso

$4,000 / set

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Nickel Wall Sconces with Design Glass by Boris Lacroix

By Boris Jean Lacroix

Located in Fairfax, VA

Pair of double arm nickel on bronze wall sconces with honey blue opaline glass shades, flying bird

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Pair of 1930s Art Deco Nickel Wall Sconces with Design Glass by Boris Lacroix

$2,950 / set

Engraved Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta

By Vicke Lindstrand

Located in New York, NY

Unique handblown glass vase, internally decorated with green and blue glass, with engraved stylized

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Engraved Vase by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta

$2,800

All About Birds XX, green blue glass bird themed sculpture by Julie Johnson

By Julie Johnson

Located in London, GB

'All About Birds XX' is a unique artwork created by the Scottish artist, Julie Johnson. About the

Category

2010s French Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

All About Birds XX, green blue glass bird themed sculpture by Julie Johnson

$2,193

Contemporary Clear Blown Glass Bowl with Blue Birds

Located in Toronto, ON

A contemporary clear glass bowl with blue glass birds on rim, hand blown by a Canadian artist

Category

2010s Canadian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Contemporary Clear Blown Glass Bowl with Blue Birds

$775

Salviati Murano Blue, Green, Orange Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculptures

By Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

with Uranium / Vaseline glass and has a neon glow under a black light (see photo 7). Blue / Green owl

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine, Sommerso, Uranium ...

Salviati Murano Blue, Green, Orange Italian Art Glass Owl Bird Sculptures

$750

Pair of Murano Glass Birds

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of beautiful aqua blue Murano glass birds, with original labels.Provenance from the mantle of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Murano Glass Birds

$600

Timo Sarpaneva, "Bird" Vase or Bottle, Hand Blown Blue Glass Finland, circa 1956

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in High Point, NC

, and is engraved at the bottom. Glass colored in deep blue. Other designers of the period include

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Timo Sarpaneva, "Bird" Vase or Bottle, Hand Blown Blue Glass Finland, circa 1956

$950

Rare Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Bird "Pessimist"

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Royal Copenhagen, blue fluted bird "pessimist". 1. factory quality. In perfect condition

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Rare Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Bird "Pessimist"

$280

Antique Flo Blue Punch Bowl, Royal Doulton, Game Bird, Scenic, Strong Blue

By Royal Doulton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

birds. A really sweet piece. Please note we will also be listing a porcelain flo blue ladle in a

Category

Antique 1880s English Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Flo Blue Punch Bowl, Royal Doulton, Game Bird, Scenic, Strong Blue

$1,800

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad ceramics, blue lady with two birds. Decoration number M35. From 2003. Measures

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds

$760

Rörstrand Stoneware Figure by Gunnar Nylund, Two Blue Birds

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rörstrand stoneware figure by Gunnar Nylund, two blue birds. In perfect condition. 1st. factory

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Rörstrand Stoneware Figure by Gunnar Nylund, Two Blue Birds

$960 / set

Antique French BWM Co Blue White Stoneware Bird Platter, c1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

having birds in flight with surround having reserves including maritime seascape and windmill scenes

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Antique French BWM Co Blue White Stoneware Bird Platter, c1850

$600

19th Century Blue White Majolica Bird Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th century blue & white Majolica bird plate Wasmuel.

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue White Majolica Bird Plate Wasmuel

$220

19th Century Blue White Majolica Bird Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Blue & White Majolica Bird and insect Plate Wasmuel.

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue White Majolica Bird Plate Wasmuel

$220

19th Century Blue White Majolica Bird Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Blue & White Majolica Bird and insect Plate Wasmuel.

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue White Majolica Bird Plate Wasmuel

$220

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Birds and Flowers, Cobalt Blue Patt.759, 1815-1820 (2)

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

very wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds and flowers

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Birds and Flowers, Cobalt Blue Patt.759, 1815-1820 (2)

$375

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger with Birds in Flight

Located in Katonah, NY

A blue and white Dutch delft charger showing a lovely scene with long tailed birds in flight over a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Dutch Delft Blue and White Charger with Birds in Flight

$1,015

Coalport Plate, Cobalt Blue, Tooled Gilt and Birds, ca 1870

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

"Chelsea" style with a cobalt blue ground, beautiful tooled gilt, a rich flower wreath around the middle

Category

Antique 1870s English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Plate, Cobalt Blue, Tooled Gilt and Birds, ca 1870

$345

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue and Birds Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a cobalt blue

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Porcelain Plate, Cobalt Blue and Birds Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815

$475

Porcelain Plate Coalport, Birds, Flowers, Cobalt Blue Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a cobalt blue

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Plate Coalport, Birds, Flowers, Cobalt Blue Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815

$435

Porcelain Plate Coalport, Cobalt Blue and Birds Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

wonderful bird pattern with the number 759. Panels with stunning hand painted birds are set in a cobalt blue

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Plate Coalport, Cobalt Blue and Birds Patt. 759, Regency ca 1815

$435

Antique G.W. Fulper Bros Stoneware Two Gallon Crock with Cobalt Blue Bird

By Fulper Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique G.W. Fulper & Bros Stoneware Two Gallon Crock with Cobalt Blue Bird. Circa 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Stoneware

Antique G.W. Fulper Bros Stoneware Two Gallon Crock with Cobalt Blue Bird

$750

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds, Decoration Number M36

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad ceramics, blue lady with two birds. Decoration number M36. From 2003. Measures

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds, Decoration Number M36

$960

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds, Decoration Number M36

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad ceramics, blue lady with two birds. Decoration number M36. Dated 2000. Measures

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds, Decoration Number M36

$960

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds. Decoration Number M35

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad ceramics, blue lady with two birds. Decoration number M35. From 2003. Measures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds. Decoration Number M35

$960

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds. Decoration Number M35

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad ceramics, blue lady with two birds. Decoration number M35. From 2003. Measures

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Bjørn Wiinblad Ceramics, Blue Lady with Two Birds. Decoration Number M35

$760

First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue-Ground Exotic Bird-Decorated Cake Plate

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Downingtown, PA

First Period Worcester Porcelain blue-ground exotic bird-decorated cake plate, Circa 1770. The

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Porcelain Blue-Ground Exotic Bird-Decorated Cake Plate

$980

Antique Binghamton White Wood Paddle Bird Blue Decorated Stoneware Churn c1870

Located in Big Flats, NY

, blue decorated with a paddle bird, and maker stamped, c1870 Measures - 18.25"h x 10.5"diam Catalogue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Binghamton White Wood Paddle Bird Blue Decorated Stoneware Churn c1870

$2,000

Spode, England, Blue Bird Service in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1930s/40s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Spode, England. Blue Bird service in hand-painted porcelain. Two coffee cups with saucers, two

Category

Vintage 1930s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Spode, England, Blue Bird Service in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1930s/40s

$448 / set

Pair Antique Derby Porcelain Dishes Showing Birds Painted Robin s Egg Blue

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

reserve showing colorfully plumaged birds and a swan in a watery landscape. The borders are a lovely

Category

Antique 1810s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Derby Porcelain Dishes Showing Birds Painted Robin s Egg Blue

$3,300

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Blue Glass Birds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of blue glass birds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique blue glass birds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, ceramic and blown glass. There are 171 antique and vintage blue glass birds for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Blue glass birds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of blue glass birds to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern blue glass birds are of considerable interest. Blue glass birds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Archimede Seguso, Salviati and Alessandro Pianon are consistently popular.

How Much are Blue Glass Birds?

Prices for blue glass birds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, blue glass birds begin at $45 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $808.

Questions About Blue Glass Birds

How can you tell if a bird is Murano glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What is the value of blue glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The value of blue glass varies greatly depending on the condition of the glass and it may differ based on what a seller is asking for it. Reasonably priced vintage cobalt blue selections vary widely in variety and price. A single piece of blue glass may cost anywhere between $15 and $50. Visit 1stDibs for blue glass kitchenware ranging from below $1,000 to over $3,000.
Is all blue glass cobalt?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
Why is Bristol glass blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
Does cobalt make glass blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you identify cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How old is cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.