What is ruby red glass?

Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.

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.

How can I tell if it’s real ruby red glass?

To tell real ruby red glass, look at the cuts used throughout the design. Most ruby red glass has sharp, dramatic cuts. Because it is easy to confuse with pressed glass, consider having the object evaluated by an experienced and licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of expertly vetted ruby red glass on 1stDibs.

Egermann Red Glass

Egermann Vase

Ruby Red Vases

Biedermeier Glass Goblet

Decanter Glass Czech Republic

Antique Set of 36 pieces of Artistic cut Ruby red glass, Egermann, 1950's.

$3,071 / set

H 14.18 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Antique Set of 36 pieces of Artistic cut Ruby red glass, Egermann, 1950's.

By Friedrich Egermann

Located in Praha, CZ

Friedrich Egermann, a famous glass technologist and painter, invented "red dyeing" in 1832, when a

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass

Bohemian Red Glass Small Decanter

$146Sale Price|35% Off

H 10 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Bohemian Red Glass Small Decanter

By Friedrich Egermann

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Bohemian Red Glass Decanter. It depicts a cranberry red baluster shaped bottle hand

Category

20th Century Czech Bohemian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Egermann Bohemian Ruby Red Cut to Clear Crystal Glass Candlestick 1960s

$125

H 8.5 in Dm 4 in

Egermann Bohemian Ruby Red Cut to Clear Crystal Glass Candlestick 1960s

By Friedrich Egermann

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Egermann Bohemian ruby red cut-to-clear bird and castle etched art glass candlestick

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bohemian Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Bohemian Ruby cut to clear Glass Vase by Egermann, Mid-20th Century

$710

H 8.27 in Dm 6.3 in

Bohemian Ruby cut to clear Glass Vase by Egermann, Mid-20th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Ruby red glass vase by Egermann, produced in the tradition of Bohemian glassmaking and dating to

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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Glass goblet-Egermann - Bohemian Glass - Red Lazure 20th century

Unavailable

H 4.93 in Dm 3.94 in

Glass goblet-Egermann - Bohemian Glass - Red Lazure 20th century

Located in Nový Bor, CZ

Nice engraved glass goblet in the Egermann style, clear glass overlay with ruby glaze. Red glaze is

Category

20th Century Biedermeier Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Set of Two Egermann Ruby Red Glass Vases, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

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H 7.09 in Dm 3.15 in

Set of Two Egermann Ruby Red Glass Vases, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Novy Bor Glassworks

Located in Praha, CZ

Set of two vintage handmade and handcut to clear etched glass vases. Beautiful ruby red coloured

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

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19th Century Pair Egermann Bohemian Czech Ruby Glass Decanters

$1,301 / set

H 16 in Dm 3.5 in

19th Century Pair Egermann Bohemian Czech Ruby Glass Decanters

By Friedrich Egermann

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century pair Egermann Bohemian Czech ruby glazed and engraved glass decanters, of tall slender form, cut to clear, complete with original firm fitting stoppers. The pair feature...

Category

Antique 19th Century Czech Glass

Materials

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Questions About Egermann Red Glass

What is ruby red glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.
When was ruby red glass made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
How can I tell if it’s real ruby red glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell real ruby red glass, look at the cuts used throughout the design. Most ruby red glass has sharp, dramatic cuts. Because it is easy to confuse with pressed glass, consider having the object evaluated by an experienced and licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of expertly vetted ruby red glass on 1stDibs.