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How do I identify cameo glass?
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To identify cameo glass, tilt the piece and study how the light reflects off it. Imitations are often very glossy and reflective, while genuine cameo glass has a much subtler, softer sheen. You can also search your piece for a maker's mark and then utilize online resources to determine who produced it and if it was known for making cameo glass. Some companies and workshops that manufactured cameo glassware include Thomas Webb and Sons, which often used a “GEM CAMEO” maker's mark; Emile Gallé, which used its brand name on a paper label or as an etching directly onto the glass; and Verrerie Schneider, which utilized its name or the word “CHARDER” as a marking. When in doubt about your glassware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of cameo glass.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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By Loetz Glass
Located in Devon, GB
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Located in Sarasota, FL
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Category
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By Émile Gallé
Located in Devon, GB
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass
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Daum Cameo Glass Large Lily Flower Vase
By Daum
Located in Sarasota, FL
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Category
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By Émile Gallé
Located in Devon, GB
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Galle cameo glass Chrysanthemum vase C1925
By Émile Gallé
Located in Devon, GB
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Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
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