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Set of Three ‘Alli’ Glass Birds by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1980s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka
Located in Karis, Nyland
Set of three vintage glass birds from Oiva Toikka’s celebrated collection for Nuutajärvi, Finland
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Atomic Period Dyball Cocktail Shaker w/Black and Pink Stylized Birds
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century glass cocktail shaker with a domed gold-toned lid decorated in pink and black enamels
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Alabaster Tazza Compote Bowl with Carved Bird
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1857 An Italian Vintage alabaster tazza.fruit compote bowl , catchall vide-poche ,etc. With a
Category

Vintage 1960s Serving Bowls

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Vintage Italian Bird Cockatoo Statues Ceramic Hollywood Regency
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely large pair of vintage cockatoo Italian bird statues. No chips or breaks.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Pair of Vintage Tropical Lavender Parrots Cockatoo Birds Italian Signed
By Notella
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of cockatoo parrot tropical birds, Italian. Signed Notella. No chips or breaks. Pretty
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1960 s DeSimone Italian Art Pottery Bird Figure Bank
By DeSimone
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DeSimone pottery Bird bank in streamlined form and bold 1960's colors. Signed on base. Cork
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Large Vintage Baluster Vase, Oriental, Ceramic, Urn, Birds, Floral Foliate
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage baluster vase. An Oriental ceramic urn featuring birds, floral and foliate
Category

20th Century Asian Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Barbour Silver Co. Silver Plated Figural Cardinal Birds Nut Dish
By Barbour Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Barbour Silver Co. Silver Plated Figural Cardinal Birds Nut Dish. Circa Early to Mid 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Denmark Royal Copenhagen Fajance Peacock Bird Pottery Platter Signed BA
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Miami, FL
Scandinavian Modern glazed Denmark Royal Copenhagen Fajance Peacock Bird Pottery, Ceramic Serving
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Blue and White Hand Painted Foot Bath, Birds and Leaves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and "C" on the other. Small birds and leaves garden scene. Unmarked.       
Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hermès Paris Porcelain Ashtray Parakeet Bird Motif Gilt Green Red Blue
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
A fine and beautiful Hermès Limoges vintage oblong porcelain ashtray with parakeet bird motif
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Tray W/ Wood Inlaid Whale and Bird
By The Couroc Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage tray by Couroc of Monterey, made of wood inlaid phenolic resin depicting a whale with a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Resin, Wood

Pair of Vintage Wood Crow Bird Teak Wood Corkscrew Bottle Opener Danish Design
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage pair of Danish teak wood bottle opener and corkscrew bird smoking cigarette. An
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Six Charming Hand-Painted Song Bird Cup and Saucers, Vintage Lenox
By Lenox s Ceramic Art Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
series of different birds hand-painted by Lenox's re known artist: Jan Nosek. These pieces are highly
Category

Vintage 1940s American Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Modern Musical Bird Cage Decanter Set
Located in Astoria, NY
glasses. The decanter has a 'scotch' tag. The bird cage has decorative galleon ornaments. The piece plays
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of 4 Japanese Trays Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of one rectangular tray and 3 smaller square trays features a traditional Arita style
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Glass Bird with Metal Legs, 1970s
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird figurine with metal legs. Beautiful Mid-Century
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Hand Blown Murano Glass Flamingo Bird with Metal Legs, 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Alessandro Pianon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Murano art glass hand blown sculpture bird Flamingo figurine with long metal legs
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Iittala Toikka Glass Ruby Bird
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in San Diego, CA
. Renowned Finnish glass designer Ovia Toikka crafted his first glass bird in 1972, and since then, a whole
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

19th century English Oval Platter Drainer China Green Castle Plateau Bird
Located in Shreveport, LA
will always find in our distinctive inventory at Geaux Vintage Antiques. …”with all that, why ‘Geaux
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Art Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajarvi
By Oiva Toikka, Nuutajärvi Notsjõ
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely art glass bird, made by Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, designed by Oiva Taikko. This bird has a
Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Large Matched Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Pheasant Birds
Located in Wilton, CT
True pair of large Murano glass pheasants, circa 1970s. The birds are green and clear glass shot
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Seguso Murano Vintage Opal Yellow Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown, opalescent white and bright yellow Italian art glass bird
Category

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

Materials

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

Murano Vintage Opalescent Pink Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Sculpture Figurine
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink opalescent Italian art glass dove bird sculpture. The bird
Category

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

Materials

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

Vintage Alessandro Pianon Murano Pulcini Turquoise Glass Bird, circa 1964
By Alessandro Pianon
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
times. A rare vintage Italian Murano Alessandro Pianon 'Pulcini' sculptural glass bird designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Murano Vintage Sommerso Blue Rubino Italian Art Glass Bird Sculptures
By Seguso Vetri d Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso pheasant birds Italian art glass sculptures
Category

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

Materials

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

Large Vintage Floor Vase Made by Bay W-Germany in Good Condition, 1950s
By Bay Keramik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large vintage floor vase made by Bay W-Germany in good condition, 1950s Can be used as umbrella
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage gold enamel glass rhinestone jelly belly birds brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones, enamel and glass • vintage designer runway
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Vintage Art Deco Green Glass "Malachite" Bird and Fish Vessel Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Green Glass "Malachite" Bird and Fish Vase. Item featured is Possibly by Lalique
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Venini Fulvio Bianconi 1970s Vintage Pair of Murano Glass Birds Sculptures/Vases
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in New York, NY
Italian vintage pair of Murano glass birds sculptures/vases.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Venetian Murano Art Glass Vistosi Yellow Blue Green Gold Bird Pair
By Gino Vistosi, Murano 5
Located in Brooklyn, NY
listing is for a pair (2 birds).   
Category

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

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Salviati Attributed 1960s Italian Vintage Yellow Gold Sommerso Murano Glass Bird
By Salviati
Located in New York, NY
1960s Venetian mouth blown modern bird attributed to Salviati, executed in a Minimalist organic
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Two Mercury Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip on Ornament, Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two vintage clip on bird ornament in different colored versions. These ornaments, made from ultra
Category

Vintage 1930s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Vintage Murano Italy Art Glass Modernism 3 Birds Perched on Branch Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Italy Art Glass Modernism 3 Birds Perched on Branch Sculpture in Blue, Red, and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Four Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1980s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bird Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Murano glass sculpture by Venetian glass artist Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s, depicting
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Mercury Glass Two Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments, a bird and a parrot. perrot measures approximate 2.5" high
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Two Crane Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Five Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Four Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. These ornaments, were made from ultra-thin hand
Category

Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2 1/2" high and 4
Category

Vintage 1930s German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 1 5/8" high and 5
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass Six Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Six rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments. Tallest measures approximate 2" high and 5 3/4" in length
Category

Vintage 1970s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Murano Large Vintage White Spots Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figure
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white spots and gold flecks Italian art glass figurine
Category

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass seven Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Seven rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments. Tallest measures approximate 2" high and 4 1/2" in
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2" high and 5 1/4
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2" high and 5 1/8
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2 1/2" high and 4
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Mercury Glass Two Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two rare vintage clip-on bird ornaments, a swan and a stork. Swan measures approximate 3" high and
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Vintage Stained Glass Window w/ Design of Garden w/ Flowers Birds of Paradise
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful vintage stained glass window. Perhaps one of a pair? In a wood frame as a room divider
Category

Early 20th Century American Windows

Materials

Glass

Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Vintage Opal White Blue Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent white and sky blue Italian art glass bird
Category

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

Materials

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

Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Vintage Pink Opal Black Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso opalescent pink and clear Italian art glass bird
Category

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

Materials

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

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Vintage Glass Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage glass bird for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and murano glass, every vintage glass bird was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage glass bird — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vintage glass bird bearing mid-century modern, folk art or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage glass bird that is appealing in its simplicity, but Formia Murano, Vintage Murano Gallery and Archimede Seguso produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Glass Bird?

Prices for a vintage glass bird can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $31 and can go as high as $700,000, while the average can fetch as much as $916.
Questions About Vintage Glass Bird
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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, 2024
    To 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    To 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, 2022
    The 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.