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When was ruby red glass made?

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When was ruby red glass made?
Deep red ruby glass was made in the ancient world, but the process of making the color was lost for centuries before it was rediscovered in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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George VI Commemorative Ruby Glass Vase
Located in New Orleans, LA
This etched and gilt ruby glass vase celebrates the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on May 12, 1937.
Category

20th Century English Vases

Materials

Gold

Vintage Bohemian Ruby Glass Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Bohemian ruby glass vase is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century by Czech manufacture. 
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Vases

Materials

Glass

Aesthetic Movement Ruby glass vase, gilt decoration Christopher Dresser style
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Fine quality Aesthetic Movement ruby glass vase made around 1880. The vase has stylised gilt bird decoration very much in the manner of Dr Christopher Dresser.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Painted Murano Ruby Glass Vase with Gilt Floral Festoons and Gold Bows
Located in Villaverla, IT
Hand-painted Murano ruby glass vase with 24 karat gold floral festoons and neoclassical bows.
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

19th Century Austrian Ruby Glass Vases and Flower Holder
Located in Porto, PT
A decorative late 19th century Austrian ruby glass set, circa 1890, comprising a pair of vases and a smaller matching flower holder.
Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Silver Overlay Ruby Glass Vase with Pierced & Engraved Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The vase is done with a thick ruby glass with heavy silver overlay featuring pierced and engraved flowers and leaves with a heavy banding around the outside of the rim.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vases

Materials

Silver

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