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How can you tell good crystal glasses?

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How can you tell good crystal glasses?
To tell good crystal glasses, first examine them closely. High-quality crystal will give off tremendous sparkles when viewed under natural lighting and is completely free of bubbles. Gently striking the glass with the handle of a butter knife can also be helpful, as higher-quality pieces will produce a longer, clearer ringing sound. Learning about the maker by conducting online research can also help you assess the quality of your glasses. Some brands known for producing crystal wares of exceptional quality include Baccarat, Lalique and Daum. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of crystal glasses.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Val Saint Lambert Cobalt 'Pique Fleurs' Vase, Crystal Cut-to-Clear, with Grille
Located in Verviers, BE
Vibrant Cobalt, cased-crystal glass large 'Pique Fleurs' vase with a cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or 'rose-bowl' and is supp...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Crystal

1960s Luxury Handcrafted Set of Six Colored Glasses by Napoleon in Crystal. Made
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury handcrafted set of six colored glasses by Napoleon in crystal. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension diameter 3,14 x 4,72 inches diameter cm 8 x...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Crystal

D'Argental Three Castles Cameo Glass Vase Made by Paul Nicolas for St Louis
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning small Saint Louis two colour glass cameo vase in an unusual colourway of brown over yellow - that looks great in sunlight - It is signed D'Argental in cameo (see image) an...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

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Crystal

Set of 6 Coral Wine Glasses by Creart
Located in Milan, IT
This superb wine glass will make an elegant statement in both a traditional or modern dining set, either alone or matched to other pieces from the same series. Handcrafted of crystal...
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2010s Italian Glass

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Crystal

Val Saint Lambert 'Pique Fleurs' Vase, Crystal Cut-to-Clear, with Grille
Located in Verviers, BE
Vibrant cased-crystal glass large 'Pique Fleurs' vase with a cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or 'rose-bowl' and is supplied wi...
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Crystal

Baccarat Harcourt 1841 36 Piece Set Champagne, Wine, Water, Liqueur Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Baccarat Harcourt 1841 celebrates its 180th anniversary in 2021. The design has been chosen by some of the most notable figures in the wo...
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20th Century French Barware

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Crystal

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