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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.
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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
19th Century Victorian Bristol Glass Table Lustres, Pink Over White
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Victorian Bristol glass table lustres cased in pink on white gilded and enameled glass, hung with long crystal pendant prisms.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Garniture
Materials
Crystal
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Bristol Glass Forget Me Not Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
Past Treasure
This surprisingly beautiful antique pendant is Georgian period, 1790 ca
The large circular body is set with a rich Royal Cobalt Blue Bristol glass, encircled in gold wi...
Category
Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bristol Glass Black Amethyst Blown Glass Hand Enameled Bird Vases, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Black Amethyst Bristol Glass footed vases with hand enameled decoration, England, 1850 - 1870.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Victorian Bristol - Glass Vase Hand Painted Portrait & Floral Design
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fine example of Victorian decorative art, this Bristol milk glass vase features a delicately hand painted portrait of a young woman in profile, framed within a gilt cartouche.
Category
Antique 1850s American Victorian Vases
Materials
Milk Glass
