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How do you identify vintage glass?

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How do you identify vintage glass?
To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Legras French Art Nouveau Pair of Enameled Swan Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of French Art Deco Glass Vases by François-Théodore Legras, France, Circa 1920 — Enamelled Swan Motif. A stunning pair of French Art Deco glass vases crafted by renowned artist ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Loetz Witwe - Decor Medici Pink Iridescent, CZ, 1902
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding Loetz Witwe glass vase in decor "Medici Pink" from the world famous workshops in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia around 1902. This highly iriscident vase is a perfect example of L...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Glass

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Blown Glass

Set of 2 Calypso Blue and Green Martini Glasses by Serena Confalonieri
Located in Milan, IT
These floral-inspired Martini glasses will turn cocktail hour into a refined experience, with their lush green conical stems and brilliant blue grooved bowls. Entirely crafted of han...
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2010s Italian Glass

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Glass

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

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

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

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