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Why is Bristol glass blue?
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Bristol glass gets its signature blue hue from the inclusion of cobalt oxide in the glass-making process. Bristol blue glass has been made in Bristol, England, since the 18th century and is a favorite among collectors. Find a selection of Bristol blue glass goods on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Sheffield Silver Plate Wire and Bristol Glass Epergne Centerpiece
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Each of the baskets is shaped to hold a boat-shaped blue Bristol glass bowl.
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Centerpieces
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique large Hand Painted Bristol Glass Vases, Ric072
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Large Hand Painted Bristol glass vases, Ric072.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Vases
Materials
Glass
Pair of Victorian Bristol Glass Table Lustres
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Victorian Bristol glass table lustres cased in pink on white gilded and enameled glass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Garniture
Materials
Crystal
$1,500 / set
Pair, Antique Pink Bristol Glass Painted Enamel Floral Hexagonal Vases
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair, Antique Pink Bristol Glass Painted Enamel Floral Hexagonal Vases.
12.5” h x 6” w
Superb
Category
20th Century British Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Raspberry Perfume Bottle With Extravagant Spear Dropper. Bristol Glass, England
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Delicious Raspberry pink glass perfume bottle, traditionally hand crafted by Bristol Glass, England
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Art Glass
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Bristol Glass Forget Me Not Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
circular body is set with a rich Royal Cobalt Blue Bristol glass, encircled in gold within a border of rose
Category
Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
