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What is the difference between glass and crystal wine glasses?

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What is the difference between glass and crystal wine glasses?
The difference between glass and crystal wine glasses is their composition. Mineral deposits like lead, magnesium or zinc strengthen crystal glass, rendering it thin but durable. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of wine glasses and other glassware from different periods.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
Theodore Rossler Purple Glass Wine Decanter
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a rare Theodore Rossler purple glass wine decanter with large C-Shaped clear crystal handle
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bohemian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 6 Bohemian Cut Crystal Glass Wine Goblets & Pewter Stem, Coat of Arms
Located in Andernach, DE
6 Outstanding mid-century wine goblets from hand cut lead crystal glass. Absolutely rare design
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Pewter

Moser, Czech Republic. "Splendid" red wine glass. Crystal glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Moser, Czech Republic. "Splendid" red wine glass. Crystal glass and 24-carat gold leaf decoration
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set 36 pcs. Very Thin Crystal Glasses, Czech Republic, 80s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set 36 pcs. very thin crystal glasses, Czech Republic, 80s. Never used. Bohemia crystal. Purchased
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 11 Bohemian Crystal Hand Painted Wine Stems in Rose Hue
Located in Houston, TX
This set of wine glasses is exquisite because the color is very Special in a light rose colored
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Bohemia Crystal Service x 12, Czech Republic, 1980s, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
Bohemia crystal service x12, Czech Republic, 1980, never used. Lead crystal. Composed of 12 water
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

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