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What is amber glassware?

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What is amber glassware?
Amber glassware is pale yellow glass, tinted with a mixture of sulfur and red iron oxide. In the 16th century, amber glassware was used as medicine bottles to help prevent the medication from deteriorating in light. You’ll find a variety of amber glassware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair Art Deco Murano MVM Cappellin Amber Wine Glasses, circa 1925
By MVM Cappelin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair Murano MVM Cappellin amber wine glasses dating from around 1925. The glasses have
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

18th Century Antique Amber Wine Roemer Glass
Located in Chonburi, TH
This 18th-century amber wine glass embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. Its
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Champagne Bucket Wine Cooler Vase Vess Solid Amber Onyx Collectible Design Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Luxurious and big Champagne bucket sculpted by hand from a solid block of amber onyx. The polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Onyx

French 18th Century Amber Glass Wine Keg
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful, amber blown glass wine keg, or demijohn as they are sometimes called, remains fully
Category

Antique 18th Century French Other Glass

Materials

Glass

French 18th Century Amber Glass Wine Keg
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful, amber blown glass wine keg, or demijohn as they are sometimes called, remains fully
Category

Antique 18th Century French Other Glass

Materials

Glass

French 18th Century Amber Glass Wine Keg
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful, amber blown glass wine keg, or demijohn as they are sometimes called, remains fully
Category

Antique 18th Century French Other Glass

Materials

Glass

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