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Glasses Trade Sign

Mid-20th Century, Etched Glass Trade Sign Light
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century etched glass trade sign light. A highly unusual and quirky mid-20th century
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Blown Glass

19th Century Large Apothecary Chemist Carboy Pharmacy Shop Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A 19th century hand blown glass chemist window display carboy. Used as a symbol of the pharmacy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Signs

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Blown Glass

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Located in London, GB
metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made from hand forged
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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
Early 19th century Opticians Trade sign
$5,374
H 24 in W 29 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Silverplate Coupe Glasses Goblets
By Wm. Rogers Mfg. Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
with clean, minimal lines; the glasses are signed with "Trade Mark 1883 F.B Rogers Silver Co" with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

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Silver Plate

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Trade Sign
Located in Stamford, CT
English Trade sign . Large gilt lettering on black glass. Blue painted wood frame. All original
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Antique 19th Century English Signs

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Glass, Wood

Trade Sign
Trade Sign
H 12.5 in W 78 in D 2 in
Large Antique French Double Sided Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing large antique double sided pocket watch trade sign.
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Antique 19th Century French Signs

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Metal

Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Swingin' 1940's martini glass trade sign from a cocktail lounge in Denver. What an impact when
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Vintage 1940s American Signs

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Sheet Metal, Iron

Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign
Vintage Martini Glass Trade Sign
H 36 in W 31 in D 13 in
Larger Than Life c. 1950 s Optical Shop Mod Glasses Trade Sign
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Huge optical shop trade sign. Very cool c. 1950's Mod glasses. MIrrors for lenses. A great table
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Vintage 1950s American Signs

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Wood

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Trade Sign Gooderson Harrow Rd London
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A reverse painted glass trade sign for Geo H. Gooderson, Byron Road, Harrow, with a multitude of
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Early 20th Century English Signs

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Glass

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign
By Ross Johnson Drug Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
The Ross Johnson Drug Co Est.1924… This impressive mortar and pestle leaded glass sign is almost
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign
By Ross Johnson Drug Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
The Ross Johnson Drug Co Est.1924… This impressive mortar and pestle leaded glass sign is almost
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

DIMINUTIVE OPTOMETRIST TRADE SIGN, HAND-BLOWN, COLORED GLASS
Located in York County, PA
This optometrist trade sign, made from gold painted zinc and colored, hand-blown glass, dates to
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Antique 19th Century American Signs

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Metal

Ice Cream Trade Sign
Located in Surrey, BC
Ice cream cone trade sign found in Detroit with original paint surface and glass hole for for the
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Vintage 1920s American Signs

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Steel

Ice Cream Trade Sign
Ice Cream Trade Sign
H 80 in W 33 in D 6 in
Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign The sign is made in presses tin, it seems to be hand
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Signs

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Tin

19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign
Located in London, GB
19th century zinc and glass optician trade sign 19th century zinc and glass optician trade or
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Signs

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Zinc

Figurial 1800s Spectacles Trade Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is the real thing and not a remake. Optometrist figural eyeglasses trade sign. Great trade
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Signs

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Glass

Art Deco Japanese Trade Sign
Located in Savannah, GA
Japanese trade sign advertisement from a restaurant that sold noodles and soup. It features a heavy
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20th Century Japanese Art Deco Signs

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco Japanese Trade Sign
Art Deco Japanese Trade Sign
H 23.5 in W 47.5 in D 1.75 in
Huge Pair of Glass Chemist Display Carboys Trade Sign Apothecary Pharmacy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
years of use. These where originally used as a early trade sign for pharmacy outlets, they would of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Signs

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Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Opticians Trade Sign A delightful and very well-proportioned example of an
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Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Signs

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Brass

20th Century Verre Églomisé Reverse Glass Painted "Tripe Dresser" Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A reverse pained (verre églomisé) trade sign with an unusual subject matter, tripe dresser. The
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20th Century English Signs

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Glass, Pine

Antique Industrial French Art Deco Copper Glass Opticians Trade Sign, C.1920
Located in London, GB
Beautiful early 20th century copper opticians trade sign, French, c.1920 Hand crafted from brass
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

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Copper

Late 19th Century French Optician Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful cast iron and glass late 19th century diminutive opticians trade sign. Light pitting on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Signs

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Iron

19TH C. OLD BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY TRADE SIGN/BOTTLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. OLD BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY LARGE GLASS BOTTLE USED AS A TRADE SIGN AT A SALOON. ORIGINAL
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Antique 19th Century American Signs

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Glass

Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century reverse painted English shop trade sign A wonderful example of an early 20th
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Signs

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Glass

Early 20thc Antique Reverse Painted Jewellers Silversmith Watchmaker Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Early 20th century reverse painted and gilt trade sign, for a Watchmaker, Jewellers & Silversmith
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Early 20th Century English Signs

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Glass, Pine

19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Pharmacists Reverse Painted Gold Gilt Trade Sign A 19th Century English
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

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Glass

Mid-20th Century English Double Sided Illuminated Chemist Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
double sided illuminated English Chemist trade sign. A rare shape with milk glass panels, hand painted
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Vintage 1950s British Late Victorian Signs

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Tin

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Funeral Cremations Double Sided Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Here we have a large reverse painted early 20th century in age, doubled sided trade sign from a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signs

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Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Verre églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign "My Shop"
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large reverse painted hanging trade sign, wrought iron frame with internal wooden supports. The
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Early 20th Century English Signs

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Glass

Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare dentists advertising opaline glass pendant trade sign We are proud to offer a one-off example
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign.
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign. An early 20th century cast metal
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Vintage 1910s French Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Iron

Early 20th century English double sided tailor trade sign
Located in London, GB
double-sided early 20th century English tailors trade sign. One side in reverse painted glass and the
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Glass

Folk Art Polychrome Tole and Glass Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Queens, NY
English folk art (19th century) painted tole and glass hanging eye glass trade sign.  
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Signs

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Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stain Glass
Located in London, GB
stain glass trade sign. Made from cut ruby red and Glasgow beaten glass. This item was removed from an
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

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Stained Glass

English 19th Century Bootmakers Trade Signage Stainglass
Located in London, GB
stain glass trade sign in the form of the work repair. Made from cut ruby red and hand beaten effect
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Signs

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Stained Glass

Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Huntington, NY
Antique optometrist trade sign, Victorian, painted & gilt metal with colored glass.
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20th Century English Victorian Signs

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Iron

Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
Antique Optometrist Trade Sign
H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 0.75 in
Gilt Verre Églomisé, Cheap Funerals Trade Shop Sign Oliver Twist
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather tongue-in-cheek reverse painting and gilt doubled sided trade sign, reading "CHEAP
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Early 20th Century English Signs

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Wrought Iron

Rare "Lee Riders" Trade Show / Store Display Neon Sign.. Denim Button
By Lee Industries
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare "Lee Riders" Trade Show / Store Display Neon Sign.. Denim Button.. Beautiful blue/green color
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Signs

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Metal

Lalique Crystal Retail/ Trade Sign, Cristal Lalique Paris
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lalique Crystal Retail/ Trade Sign, 'Cristal Lalique Paris' France, Late 20th Century A
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Late 20th Century French Modern Glass

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Crystal

Rare Dentists Advertising Opaline Glass Pendant Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Rare dentists advertising opaline glass pendant trade sign We are proud to offer a one-off example
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Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Lanterns

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Milk Glass

Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light
Located in London, GB
Early -20th Century English dentist trade sign advertising glass light A rare example of an
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Vintage 1940s British Early Victorian Lanterns

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Milk Glass

19th Century French Art Nouveau Verre Églomisé Gilt Trade Shop Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Of striking composition, a reverse painted and gilt trade sign, late 19th century (circa 1890) in
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Paintings

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Glass, Hardwood

Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Shoe Trade Signs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
still hung on a wall! The gold tinted beveled glass is in very fine condition, without chips or
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Early 20th Century American Signs

Circa 1920 Lighted Mortar Pestle Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 unusual lighted copper mortar & pestle trade sign adorned with faceted multi colored
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

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Copper

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful double sided Drugs sign from the 1920's era. The metal can sign has Milk glass
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Early 20th Century American Signs

Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters
Lighted DRUGS Sign with Milk Glass Letters
H 13.75 in W 41.25 in D 6 in
Optician s Trade Sign
Located in Treasure Island, CA
dimensional sign hung over a sidewalk. Guaranteed authentic.
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Art

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Metal

Optician
s Trade Sign
Optician
s Trade Sign
H 18 in W 48 in
American Optician Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century American trade sign for an optician. Cast iron pincer frame and wrought iron
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Antique 19th Century American Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

American Optician Trade Sign
American Optician Trade Sign
H 17.5 in W 48 in D 1.75 in
Circa 1900 Optometrist Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1900 large scale optometrist trade created in an unusual pince-nez style, with traditional
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

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Iron

Circa 1900 Optometrist Trade Sign
Circa 1900 Optometrist Trade Sign
H 16.5 in W 32 in D 1 in
Oversized Wooden Pocket Watch Trade Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A timely item! This double faced sign has a face for the street, and one for inside the shop. Both
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

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Steel

Fortune Teller s Light Up Trade Sign
Located in Seattle, WA
Constructed out of cast resin, this working trade sign has a single medium base socket coming out
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Vintage 1950s American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

A Large Electric Clock Trade Sign for Pen and Pencil Vendor
Located in New York, NY
, folk art and an inventive trade stimulator
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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Gilden Wood Optometrist or Optician Storefront Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
sign featuring the highly desirable anaglyph lenses consisting of cobalt blue and ruby red "flash glass
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Antique Late 19th Century American Signs

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Glass, Wood

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Norwegian Functionalist Flush Mount Ceiling Light, 1950s, UL-ready
Located in Oslo, NO
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Glasses Trade Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the glasses trade sign you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A glasses trade sign — often made from glass, metal and iron — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect glasses trade sign — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right glasses trade sign, those designed in Victorian, Industrial and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Ross Johnson Drug Co each produced at least one beautiful glasses trade sign that is worth considering.

How Much is a Glasses Trade Sign?

A glasses trade sign can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,978, while the lowest priced sells for $1,250 and the highest can go for as much as $14,600.
Questions About Glasses Trade Sign
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Culver glass is usually signed. Pieces produced from the company's founding in 1939 through the 1960s usually shows the name in script lettering. More recent pieces have either a block lettering etching or a gold foil label with a script logo. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Culver glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, all Chihuly glass art is signed. Normally, the mark appears on the bottom of the glassware. You can find a range of expertly vetted Chihuly glass art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, most Loetz glass is not signed. As a result, collectors must use the color, shape and style of glassware to identify it. A licensed appraiser can help you determine the authenticity of glassware that you believe to be Loetz. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Loetz glass decorative objects and serveware.