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What is special about Bohemian crystal?

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What is special about Bohemian crystal?
Bohemian crystal is known for its brilliance which is due to the high amount of lead in the crystal, creating more sparkle. Sometimes called Bohemian glass, this crystal is produced in regions of Bohemia and Silesia in the Czech Republic, which have a long history of glass-making since around 1250. Always purchase Bohemian crystal from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of Bohemian crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
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Set of Six Mid-Century Bohemian Crystal Glasses
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Roma, IT
Rare and beautiful set of 6 engraved and hand-crafted crystal cups made in Bohemia. One cup retains its original label. Perfect condition Another set of six identical cups is availa...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

BOHEMIAN 1890 Pair of Lusters In Green Glass With Gold And Cut Glass Prisms
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of decorative glass lusters created in Bohemia. This is a beautiful pair of antique Bohemian glass lusters created during the Victorian period, between the 1870 and 1900. They ...
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Antique 1890s Czech High Victorian Candelabras

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Gold, Copper

Retro Bohemian glass ashtray by Bohemia Crystal, Czech Republic, 1990s
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Bohemian glass ashtray by Bohemia Crystal, made in the Czech Republic in the 1990s. Magnificent hand-cut lead crystal. Vintage glass ashtray is in excellent condition. The cr...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Crystal

Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960.
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Set of 10 Bohemian crystal glasses, Römer design from 1960. This stunning set of 10 Bohemian crystal Römer glasses is a true treasure from the 1960s. Each glass is a work of art, wit...
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20th Century Czech Post-Modern Crystal Serveware

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Art Glass

A pair of handblown glass table lamps by Bohemia Glass
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of handblown glass table lamps by Bohemia Glass, made in Czechoslovakia, Late 20th century. Existing wires, rewiring available upon request. Height 15″. The lamp shades is ...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Blown Glass

Pair of Bohemia Crystal Glass, Made in Czech Republic
By Bohemia Crystal
Located in Toronto, ON
Pair of late 20th century hand cut crystal glasses by Bohemia Crystal. Its finished in clear and frosted glass. They were fine cut (24% Pbo). Made in t...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

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Crystal

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