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What is the purpose of leaded glass?
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The purpose of leaded glass is purely decorative. Although “leaded glass” is an umbrella term that also includes stained glass, leaded glass can also refer to the clear variety. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leaded glass designs from some of the top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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American Victorian Leaded Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Victorian leaded glass window, late 19th century
The multi-colored window in slag
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Windows
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
19th Century, Colorful Leaded Glass Window
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leaded glass window, 19th century.
The beveled leaded window with opalescent glass, amber ripple
Category
Antique 19th Century Windows
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Victorian Antique Arched Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful antique arched leaded glass window panel dating from the Victorian era circa 1880. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows
Materials
Lead
English Medieval Style Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English medieval style leaded glass window circa 1850 in Tudor revival style depicting
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Windows
Materials
Lead
Long Leaded Glass Window 14" x 60"
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long five foot leaded glass window or transom. Textured clear glass give light and privacy
Category
Early 20th Century Windows
Materials
Stained Glass
Pair of English Renaissance Revival Leaded Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19th Century) large leaded glass window panels with center
Category
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Windows
Materials
Glass