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How can you tell if something is Imperial glass?

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How can you tell if something is Imperial glass?
To tell if something is Imperial glass, first look for a maker's mark. From 1913 onwards, Imperial marked its glassware with the word "Imperial," either positioned in the gaps formed by two arrows arranged in a cross shape or two capital letters Is in a crisscrossed placement. Earlier glassware often bears the word "Nuart" or "Nucut." However, some early-colored glass isn't marked. If you cannot locate a maker's marking but suspect your glass may be Imperial, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Imperial glassware.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
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Imperial Glass Shoji Screen Ice Bucket 1960 Collectible Barware 22K Gold Overlay
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Imperial Glass Gold Shoji Ice Bucket Regency Hollywood, 1960s. 22K Gold Overlay Imperial Glass Shoji Screen Ice Bucket 1960 Collectible Barware. Rare...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

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Art Glass

Large Imperial Glass Shoji 22k Gold Handpainted Barware Set circa 1965
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful large and complete set of Mid Century Modern 22k gold hand painted barware in the iconic Shoji pattern made by the Imperial Glass Company in the 1960s. This exceptional set is the only available of its kind globally and is free from defects or wear. The set is a complete fast forward for any collector or admirer - we've done all the work for you. Our shop curated the set over the years, carefully selecting only the best pieces and combining them to form the complete set now before you. Most pieces were placed in étagères for decorative purposes and never used thereby maintaining "like new" condition for the last 55 plus years. The set includes 8 whisky glasses, 8 rocks glasses, 8 highball cocktail glasses, a large cocktail mixer and spoon, a decorative vase, and a hospitality bowl that may be used as a vase, candy bowl or ice bowl. This is the most highly regarded and sought after mid century vintage barware/glassware line by any manufacturer, bar none. the quality of the glass and hand painted gold is unsurpassed. the shoji screen trellis pattern is raised/embossed for a unique texture and vintage swag...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold

Vintage Set of 8 Imperial Glass Company Rocks Glasses in the Shoji Pattern
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern rocks glasses made by Imperial Glass Co. in the Shoji Pattern. Each piece is molded with a raised pattern inspired by Japanese Shoji screens...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

Imperial Shoji Gold Highball Glasses, Set of 10
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten 1960s Imperial Shoji patterned glasses. Highball style. Overall raised gold design. Stamped IG on the bottom.
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Barware

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Glass

22K Gold Overlay Imperial Glass Shoji Highball/Tall Barware Glasses
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
22K Gold Overlay Imperial Glass Shoji Pattern Highball/Tall Barware Glasses. Elegant Vintage Imperial Glass highball/tall glasses have the icon...
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Mid-20th Century Glass

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Glass

Mid-Century, Imperial Glass, Highball Glasses in the Tabique de Oro Pattern
By Imperial Glass Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the 'Tabique de Oro' pattern by Imperial Glassware Company. This pattern has a blown-out pattern of overlapped ovals and squares forming ge...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Glass

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