How do you identify Imperial glass?

To identify Imperial glass, turn it over. Many pieces will display the Imperial name on their bottoms. In addition, glassware produced by the company may also show a mold number or collection name. You can use this information and trusted online resources to learn more about your glassware. If you're unsuccessful at locating maker's marks, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer make an identification for you. Shop a variety of Imperial glass on 1stDibs.

Do opera glasses work?

Yes, opera glasses work and provide magnification in the range of 3x, sometimes even more. Opera glasses are typically more compact and have an elegance that’s not found in regular binoculars. They’re just what you need to view the stage better during a performance so as not to miss anything. Shop a collection of opera glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if something is Imperial glass?

To tell if something is Imperial glass, first look for a maker's mark. From 1913 onwards, Imperial marked its glassware with the word "Imperial," either positioned in the gaps formed by two arrows arranged in a cross shape or two capital letters Is in a crisscrossed placement. Earlier glassware often bears the word "Nuart" or "Nucut." However, some early-colored glass isn't marked. If you cannot locate a maker's marking but suspect your glass may be Imperial, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Imperial glassware.

Imperial Glass Works

Crystal Swan

18th Century Russian Silver

Ormolu Swan

Amethyst Glass Bowls

Swan Basket

Russian Imperial Crystal

Russian Glasses

Russian Tazza

Russian Ormolu & Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in Dm 10 in

Russian Ormolu & Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works St

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Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

American Glass Vase, Early 20th Century

$2,250

H 9.5 in Dm 5 in

American Glass Vase, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to the Imperial glass works. Green and white baluster form with a flower pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century American Vases

Materials

Glass

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Hand Blown Nicholas II Maltsev Russian Wine Glass Imperial Eagle

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H 6.25 in Dm 3 in

Hand Blown Nicholas II Maltsev Russian Wine Glass Imperial Eagle

By Maltsev Glass Works

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This rare Russian Imperial era blown glass wine goblet is from the Tsarskoe Selo Palace

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Glass

Materials

Crystal

Russian Imperial Glass Works Cut-Glass Tazza

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H 8.27 in Dm 12.6 in

Russian Imperial Glass Works Cut-Glass Tazza

Located in Stockholm, SE

A RUSSIAN (IMPERIAL GLASS WORKS) CUT-GLASS TAZZA on a gilt bronze base. Made around 1820-30.

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Antique Early 18th Century Baltic Empire Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze

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Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.75 in W 2 in D 0.75 in

Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional Objet'd'Art, a Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Travel Icon, is a poignant tribute to the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Made in 1913 to commemorate the Great Pilgrimage ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

$4,344

H 4.93 in W 5.71 in D 4.73 in

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

By Limoges

Located in Newark, England

LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899

$2,995

H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Pre-Revolution Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel coin purse/case, Moscow, 1899. The purse with the maker's mark in Cyrillic and the assayer's mark for Iv...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

$40,519

H 61.03 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

Located in Madrid, ES

Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,241,256

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut

$452,865 / set

H 157.49 in W 157.49 in D 157.49 in

18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut

By Andrea Palladio

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the show...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets

Materials

Glass, Pine, Walnut

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora

$48,000

H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in

Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora

By Paul Dachsel, Eduard Stellmacher

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme

$10,356 / item

H 31.5 in Dm 37.41 in

Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...

Category

2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket

$7,999

H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in

French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket

Located in London, GB

The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel

$225,000

H 33.5 in W 89 in D 42.75 in

Hand-Carved Table by Master Sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ornately hand-carved wooden table by world famous Venetian sculptor Valentino Panciera Besarel (1829–1902). Solid wood table with cupid carving in center and Italian style Venetian l...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool

$19,365

H 8.47 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th century English medicine chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool A small antique mahogany medicine cabinet with brass handle dating from the early 19th century, which opens th...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

$550,000

H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

$348,500

H 89.75 in W 42.5 in D 21 in

King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

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Imperial Glass Works For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of imperial glass works is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct imperial glass works — often made from metal, glass and silver — can elevate any home. We have 41 antique and vintage imperial glass works in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Imperial glass works have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Imperial glass works bearing modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Imperial glass works have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Emile Gallé, John Ridgways and Pino Signoretto are consistently popular.

How Much are Imperial Glass Works?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,409, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $89,194 highest priced.

Questions About Imperial Glass Works

How do you identify Imperial glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify Imperial glass, turn it over. Many pieces will display the Imperial name on their bottoms. In addition, glassware produced by the company may also show a mold number or collection name. You can use this information and trusted online resources to learn more about your glassware. If you're unsuccessful at locating maker's marks, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer make an identification for you. Shop a variety of Imperial glass on 1stDibs.
Do opera glasses work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, opera glasses work and provide magnification in the range of 3x, sometimes even more. Opera glasses are typically more compact and have an elegance that’s not found in regular binoculars. They’re just what you need to view the stage better during a performance so as not to miss anything. Shop a collection of opera glasses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if something is Imperial glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell if something is Imperial glass, first look for a maker's mark. From 1913 onwards, Imperial marked its glassware with the word "Imperial," either positioned in the gaps formed by two arrows arranged in a cross shape or two capital letters Is in a crisscrossed placement. Earlier glassware often bears the word "Nuart" or "Nucut." However, some early-colored glass isn't marked. If you cannot locate a maker's marking but suspect your glass may be Imperial, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Imperial glassware.