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How can you tell if glass is vintage?

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How can you tell if glass is vintage?
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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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Set of Little Blue Fish Pitcher and Four Rounded Little Blue Fish Glasses
Located in Milan, IT
This set comes complete with one tall cylindrical pitcher with a nautical handle, and four rounded glasses slightly tapering at their tops. What makes this collection unique is the a...
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2010s Italian Glass

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Glass

Set of Little Red Fish Pitcher and Four Little Red Fish Glasses by Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
This tableware collection brings a piece of the ocean into the home. At the bottom of each glass and matching pitcher, a delicate rich red glass fish floats on a thin glass support, ...
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2010s Italian Glass

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Glass

Vintage Faberge Russia Style Glass Egg with Etched Russian Coat of Arms
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Faberge Russia style glass egg with etched Russian coat of arms. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Nice addition to your collection or just as decorative piece. Found ...
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20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Glass

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Cut Glass

Club Set of 6 Champagne Flutes
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning champagne flute set is part of the Club collection. Each piece was crafted of glass and decorated by hand, boasting a transparent round foot supporting a stem and bowl ...
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2010s Italian Glass

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Glass

Adrien Mazoyer Rare Art Deco Enameled Flower Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Enameled glass vase by Adrien Mazoyer (1887-1950), Moulins, France, 1920s. Rare and richly enameled large roses. Dimensions - Height : 6.9"(17.5cm), Diameter : 6.5"(16.5cm). Signed "...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

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Art Glass

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

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