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Brass Hand Magnifying Glass, Vintage
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular brass hand magnifying glass, vintage Dimensions : Dial 10 x 5 x 2 cm Handle 13 x
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20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique desk or tabletop hand magnifying glass featuring a large round looking glass mounted to a
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
Natural Burl Wood Magnifier
H 9.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa 1880 and was made in China. The beautiful silver frame that
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine silver plated desk set consists of a magnify glass and letter opener. These sets were
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Hand Held Magnifying Glass with Faceted Glass Handle A lovely piece for your study in good
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Vintage Silver Plate Hand Held Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A substantial, silver plated hand-held magnifying glass, circa 1980s. Perfect for the desk top or
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Late 20th Century Unknown International Style Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a round magnifying glass with long handle. The magnifying glass is enframed in gilt metal
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
Victorian Style Magnifying Glass
H 12.75 in W 4 in D 2 in
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
By EXPERIMENTAL
Located in Riga, LV
Magnifying vanity or make-up mirror in white tinted glass Handcrafted by a team of skilled
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21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Blown Glass

Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
Magnifying Vanity Mirror in Glass
H 5.91 in W 6.89 in D 5.52 in
Fancy Silver Plate Edwardian Magnifying Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is magnifying glass is about the highest quality example you can find. Silver plate over
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Hermes Vintage Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Hermes Leather and Bronze Desk Magnifying Glass Elegant gilt bronze magnifying glass with
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20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Large European 1930's Nautical Map Reader Magnifying Glass
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This European set of two nautical magnifying glass map-readers are quite unusual and rarely found
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Nautical Objects

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Metal

Bronze Magnifying Glass w/ Art Nouveau Nude, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This lovely high quality magnifying glass makes a perfect piece for the art nouveau lover, or
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Brass Frame Desk Magnifying Glass with Horn Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horn Handle desk style magnifying glass with brass framework and stem. The horn is quite
Category

20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Wooden and Brass Square Faced Magnifying Glass with Nautical Symbol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique Hand crafted magnifying glass from the 20th Century. The viewing glass is square with a
Category

20th Century American Classical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Art Nouveau Sheffield Sterling Silver Mounted Large Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
embraced in scrolls, this magnifying glass has its handle in Sheffield sterling silver with maker's marks
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel, Silver

19th Century French Pewter Magnifying Glass with Laurel Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and unusual, antique magnifying glass was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

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Pewter

Essenze Magnifying Glass and Letter Opener Set by Nino Basso
By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso
Located in Milan, IT
and magnifying lens set distinguished by its funktional line combined with luxury handle made of solid
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Historical American Civil War Era Wire Frame Magnifying Eye Glass Spectacles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate pair of handmade magnifying wire rim eye glasses from the American Civil War era, circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Rare Antique English Mammoth Map or Library Magnifying Glass, circa 1930
Located in Bath, GB
Wow, you need to hands to lift this mammoth magnifying glass, a great look for the library and a
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Karl Springer Rare Mounted Magnifying Lens, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome and brass by Karl
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Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Gold Single Monocle Magnifyer Opening into a Lorgnette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative single monocle or magnifying glass that easily opens to become a Lorgnette
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Collection of Seven 19th Century English Brass Magnifying Glasses on Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of seven 19th century English brass magnifying glasses is a testament to the
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Antique 19th Century English Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Rare Large Illuminating Vanity Magnifying Mirror, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted extra large adjustable illuminating magnifying mirror in polished steel and
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Table Mirrors

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Brass, Steel

Karl Springer Rare Adjustable Magnifying Lens in Polished Chrome 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Rare adjustable magnifying lens with beautifully crafted mount in polished chrome by Karl Springer
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could ...
Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Crystal Mustard Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in Miami, FL
, timeless shape was an international bestseller. This innovative new cut magnified the light in the crystal
Category

20th Century French Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel
Located in Marbella, ES
close observation through a magnifying glass. Taking into account what was done in Rhineland and Meuse
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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Beer Serving Tray "Pan American Exposition" Buffalo, N.Y. Dated 1901
By Chas. W. Shonk Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
magnifying loop, and after 40 years of dealing in vintage advertising, lithography, toys, and hand painted
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Barware

Materials

Tin

Lívia Gorka Decorative Ceramic Bowl, Hungary ca 1960s
By Livia Gorka
Located in Budapest, HU
the Magnifying Glass, 1979 and Birds in 1975 at the Hungarian Embassy in Washington.) The source of
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Baccarat, Honeycomb Carafe, France, 1980
By Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb carafe with decorations of hand cut honeycomb pattern in Baccarat crystal. Stamped by the
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Vintage 1980s French Regency Pitchers

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat, Honeycomb Carafe, France, 1980
Baccarat, Honeycomb Carafe, France, 1980
H 8.47 in W 6.5 in D 4.73 in
Large Fish Dish, Top Cover with Seafood and Fishes Attributed to Franco Lapini
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning silver-plated hand-hammered fish platter with sea world decorations: fishes, sea stars
Category

Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Clear Urchin Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Happy Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Barnacle Cone Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Nickel

Bubble Square Elbow Wall Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Bubble Glass - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Bubble Round Elbow Sconce, Hand Blown Clear Glass with Bubbles - Made to Order
By Siemon & Salazar
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
pattern to be magnified. Hand blown and shaped in lead free crystal. No molds are used, and each glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror with beveled glass is perfect for any room, powder room, or
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror
Antique Hand Painted French Oval Mirror
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary Italian Custom Brass and Glass Flower Organic Sputnik Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
clear glass that magnify the effect, interspersed with white glass "tulips" each hiding a bulb. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...

Materials

Brass

RING Table Lamp art Rose Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity. Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

One Mid-Century Modern Faceted Glass Diamond Shaped Figurine Paperweight Desk
Located in Miami, FL
One Mid-Century Modern faceted glass diamond shaped magnifying paperweight, Figurine, Sculpture or
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Flemish Hand-Woven "Feuilles De Choux" Tapestry, Silk and Wool
Located in Firenze, FI
area of ??these leaves closely or with a magnifying glass. A small red frame above and below, a
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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

21st Century Table Stardust Vulcanus Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
are opaque red. The table top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy
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21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Stardust sky - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
are blue. The table top is to be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

RING Standing Lamp art Sabrina ' s Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity. Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

21st Century Table - Pluto Planet - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

21st Century Table - Rubino Oro - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table -Life on Mars- Pewter Murano Glass - Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design. Legs are made of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table - Totem Shell - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
is made of wood wrapped with pewter. The table top can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Table -Stardust Meadow- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
green, blue with brass grains. The tabletop can be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

21st Century Side Table -Totem Red- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design. Slight undulations
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21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables

Materials

Pewter

Minton Hand Painted Small Jardiniere or Cachepot
By Minton
Located in East Geelong, VIC
from very fine crazing, which is only noticeable under a magnifying glass. There are some faint cracks
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware

21st Century Side Table, Totem Blue, Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne, France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design. Slight undulations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Pewter

21st Century Side Table -Totem Green- Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
be observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design. Slight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Ring 120 contemporary Pendant Lamp art glass Silvered
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity. Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

RING 80 contemporary Pendant Lamp Sabrina's Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity. Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Tibetan Marble Floral Hand Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
glass. This hand knotted wool wonder is one of the kind, as it will fit both modern and classical
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21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

21st Century - Meteorite bowl XLA7 - Pewter Murano Glass Xavier Lavergne France
Located in Paris, FR
magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design. Slight undulations, irregularities
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pewter

Ring 80 Contemporary Pendant Lamp, Aquamarine Art Silvered Glass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity. Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

21st Century, Console Bridge Legs Pink, Pewter Glass Bronze Xavier Lavergne
By Xavier Lavergne
Located in Paris, FR
observed with a magnifying glass, like a jewel. Then we can enjoy the Star Dust design. Slight undulations
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Console Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

Ring 120 Contemporary Pendant Lamp, Rose Art Glass Silvered
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
its modernity. Expertly crafted in silvered glass slabs, like hand-set colored diamonds, our Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Hand Magnifying Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of hand magnifying glass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and bone, every item from our selection of hand magnifying glass was constructed with great care. Find 24 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of hand magnifying glass now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of hand magnifying glass — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right option in this array of hand magnifying glass, those designed in Art Deco, Victorian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one piece of hand magnifying glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cartier, Georg Jensen and Limoges produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Hand Magnifying Glass?

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Questions About Hand Magnifying Glass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A magnifying glass can also be called a loupe. The loupe is a small magnifying device that helps the user see small details. You’ll find a variety of magnifying glasses or loupes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best magnifying glass should be lightweight, have a large diameter, provide a wide viewing area, and offer high, distortion-free magnification. However, finding one unit that offers all of these attributes is almost impossible. Shop a range of antique and vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Viking Glass is hand-made. In 1940, the high-end glass company focused on quality Swedish Modern hand-made pieces, celebrated for their vibrant colors. You can shop a selection of Viking Glass pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.