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Danish Art Glass Hen Figurines, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative pair of hen figurines in marbled multicolored glass. Hand blown and finished by the
Category
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass
$266 / set
Licio Zanetti Mid Century Murano glass sculptured cockerel
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Norwich, GB
Murano clear glass hand sculptured cockerel by Licio Zanetti. Signed to base. Circa 1960-70.
Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Murano glass paste snail, Seguso style, Nason Zuccheri
By Seguso, Barovier, Toni Zuccheri, Napoleone Martinuzzi, Salviati
Located in Lugo, IT
Murano glass paste snail, Seguso Nason Zuccheri style.
Good condition.
Thank you.
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass
"Serpent Vide Poche" by Daum Glass
By Daum
Located in London, GB
: Pate de Verre Glass
SKU: 6146
ABOUT
Daum’s unique technique
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass
Murano Gold Leaf and Ruby Glass Dog by Giovanni dalla Fina 1990s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
testament to the technical mastery and opulent aesthetic favored by the Venetian glass tradition. Executed
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird from Bosse, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Swedish Glass Bird From Bosse, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass
$146 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Handmade Glass Bird from Collevilca, Italy
By Cristalleria ColleVilca
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Handmade Glass Bird from Collevilca, Italy, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Glass Owl Sculpture from Daum, 1970s
By Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage French Glass Owl Sculpture from Daum, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This
Category
20th Century French Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Art Glass Bird of Paradise Peacock Sculpture Barbini Sommerso Mid Century
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Murano Art Glass Bird of Paradise Peacock or Pheasant Sculpture by Alfredo Barbini. Hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Elongated Venini Murano Fish Sculpture 1950 in Reticello Glass
Located in London, GB
Large Murano Fish Sculpture (65 cm long) exquisitely blown glass and internally decorated with
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Yellow Red Heart Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Salviati, Livio Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
olive head Italian art glass hummingbird sculpture. It stands on a clear ball base. Attributed to
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Italian Murano Glass Cockatiel Sculptures A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
transparent glass base. Birds also feature a pale yellow crest. The sculpture bottom is etched and numbered
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass
Purple Amethyst Blue "Sommerso" Murano Art Glass Italian Tortoise Figurine
By Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Murano glass tortoise sculpture is attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d’Arte
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Murano Barbini Sky Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Pheasant Bird Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pheasant bird
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano smokey glass sculpture Squirrel V. Nasson Italy 1970s
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
A beautiful piece of animal murano glass art.
This Vincenzo Nason glass squirrel is done in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass
ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Mid-Century Murano Glass ELEPHANT Seated Model
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
Charming Archimede Seguso Murano Glass elephant cub sculpture made of vibrant rose color glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Large Art Glass Sculpture Of Dolphin, Czech Republic
Located in Norton, MA
A Large Art Glass Sculpture of Dolphin, Paper Label: Czech Republic
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Glass Bird of Paradise Peacock Pheasant Alfredo Barbini Salviati Cenedese
By Salviati, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An elegant murano glass bird of paradise sculpture, may also be described as a peacock or pheasant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano AVeM Purple Red Green Swimming Double Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish Italian art glass aquarium
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by V. Nason
We LOVE this amazing fish! It is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Murano Clear Glass Horse Sculpture by Vincenzo Nason, Signed
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Sculptural Murano glass horse by Vincenzo Nason, Italy, second half of the 20th century.
Executed
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Turtle Figure Paperweight
By Gambaro
Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass sea turtle figurine
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Toso Murano Millefiori Daisy Clover Flower Mosaic Italian Art Glass Duck Figure
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Millefiori Murrina daisy flowers and clovers Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
Pair of Art Glass Terns/Sea Gulls by Livio Seguso for Murano Glass Studios
By Livio Seguso, Murano 5
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of art glass terns or sea gulls by Livio Seguso for Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass
Seguso Murano Sommerso Red Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red to green and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Blue Yellow Italian Art Glass Horse Figure Sculpture
By Gambaro
Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange yellow and blue Italian art glass horse head
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Green Red Blue Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
By Gambaro
Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand green, red, and blue Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Murano Italian Art Glass Parrots Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Huge red and yellow hand blown pulled Murano glass sculpture of two parrots perched on glass
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid-century murano glass bird, 1970’s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass
Luigi Mellara Artist Signed Murano Art Glass Vibrant Fish
By Luigi Mellara
Located in Bradenton, FL
Luigi Mellara Italian Murano Hand-blown Art Glass Fish Sculpture. Sculpture is a solid art glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass
Rare Vaseline Uranium Glass Fish Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique rare vaseline uranium glass ashtray, in white color no chips or cracks like-new condition.
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
1950 Barbini Style Murano Art Glass Pink Gold Flecks Italian Bird Sculpture
By Seguso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Murano blown pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird, animal sculpture, figurine or
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Six Exbor Glass Fish
By Exbor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A group of six Czech glass fish by Exbor .
“...The concept for this range was devised in 1958
Category
20th Century Czech Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass
$3,400 / set
Vintage Murano glass horse head with gold leaf , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Murano glass horse head with gold leaf , 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Multicolor Striped Art Glass Fish Sculpure, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with a clear glass body and strippes in red
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Large Iittala Oiva Toikka Pheasant Bird Iridescent Art Glass Sculpture
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Birds by Toikka series. Handcrafted in Finland, this unique glass bird features a striking iridescent
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Murano Glass Large Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
By Licio Zanetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Murano Alexandrite Purple Blue Neodymium Glass Fish Figure by Licio Zanetti
Spectacular XXL Murano
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Murano Emerald Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture Figurine
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte, Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown emerald green and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass love birds sculpture. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. The two canary
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold Leaf
Important Archimede Seguso Opalescent Murano Glass PAIR of Dotted Guinea Hens
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Richmond, VA
of opalescent glass which has been infused with delicate 24K gold powder which creates a magical glow
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Gold Leaf
Art Glass Knot Sculpture Elio Raffaeli
By Elio Raffaeli
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful piece of art glass by Elio Raffaeli. Signed on the base and smoky in tone. In good age
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Millefiori-Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label
By Marcolin Art Crystal
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Millefiori-Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label still affixed.
A
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$200 Sale Price
27% Off
Murano Smoked Sommerso Glass Seal, V. Nason, Italy 1970s
By Vincenzo Nason
Cie
Located in Glasgow, GB
piece for collectors of vintage Murano animal sculptures or decorative smoked glass objects
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass
$152 Sale Price
49% Off
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant, Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed. Small scale realistic, elegant, and magical
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Bronze
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Cenedese Murano Italian Art Glass Two Fishes Aquarium Block
By Cenedese
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful Murano glass art block depicting two colored fishes in an aquarium with its own algae and
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$829 Sale Price
22% Off
Glass sculpture representing a stylized fish by Mario Pinzoni
By Seguso Vetri d
Arte
Located in Uccle, BE
Murano glass sculpture representing a stylized fish by Mario Pinzoni, Seguso Vetri d’Arte (IT).
In
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds”
By Oiva Toikka
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Oiva Toikka for Iittala, Iridescent Glass Dove “Toikka’s Birds”
A blown glass bird designed by the
Category
20th Century Finnish Other Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Art Glass
Whimsical "Fyllehund" Animal-Shaped Glass Decanter by Hadeland Glassverk Norway
Located in Bochum, NRW
Whimsical "Fyllehund" Animal-Shaped Glass Decanter by Hadeland Glassverk – Scandinavian Art Glass
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Blown Glass
$435 Sale Price
20% Off
Gabriella Crespi Boar, Silvered Bronze, Glass, Signed
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi Boar, Silvered Bronze, Glass, Signed. Small scale realistic and magical silvered
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Metal
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Glass Bell with Ceramic Birds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful German ceramic birds set up under an antique glass dome.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
$500 Sale Price
41% Off
20th Century Murano Glass Buffalo from V. Nason
Co., Italy
Located in New York, NY
Smoked glass sculpture of a buffalo rearing. Label on the underside “V. Nason & C. Murano Italy”.
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Murano Glass, Smoked Glass
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label
By Atelier Oball
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird by Oball, Original Label
This is a lovely mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Silver Leaf
$200 Sale Price
28% Off
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. It is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, and it is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Silvered Bronze, Glass, Signed
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant, silvered bronze, glass, signed. Small scale realistic, elegant, and
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Bronze
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Murano Glass Sculpture Of A Heron
By Luca Bojola
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 20th century Italian Murano Glass Sculpture Of A Heron, attributed to designer Luca
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Glass Animals
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Glass Animals For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage glass animals for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage glass animals — often made from glass, murano glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Vintage glass animals have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage glass animals to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency vintage glass animals are of considerable interest. Vintage glass animals have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Vintage Murano Gallery, Cenedese and Murano are consistently popular.
How Much are Vintage Glass Animals?
Prices for vintage glass animals start at $28 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $663.
Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Glass Animals
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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