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Val Saint Lambert Large Crystal Decanter, Handcut, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Lambert circular crystal decanter, handcut-to-clear, deeply and evenly cut, Val St. Lambert, circa 1950s
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Original Mid-Century Modern Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
crystal hangings. Materials and techniques notes: brass, nickel-plated, handcut crystal glass.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Charming Original Mid-Century Modern Brass and Crystal Glass Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
crystal hangings. Materials and techniques notes: brass, nickel-plated, handcut crystal glass.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces by Jean Perzel
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Long Island City, NY
With some frosted and clear handcut crystal glass underlined with a bronze frame which supports a
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Jugendstil Famous "Palme" by Josef Hoffmann Crystal Chandelier, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
handcut crystal glasses. All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we
Category

2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Brass and Glass Art Deco Wall Light, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass, optionally varnished or nickel-plated, all other surfaces on request, handcut crystal-glass
Category

2010s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
crystal vases, handcut Faceted, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val St. Lambert, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Aurore? And popularly called orange Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter Charles Graffart Cut-to-Clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Saint Lambert circular crystal decanter, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Aurore? And popularly called orange Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val St. Lambert, circa 1950s. Origin
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Charles Graffart Cut to Clear Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
crystal vase, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Signed Val St. Lambert, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Large Crystal Decanter, Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Large Crystal Decanter, the 1930s. Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Charles Graffart Cut-to-Clear Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
circular crystal vase, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Signed Val St. Lambert
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val St. Lambert
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Blue Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Crystal: 0.6 KG Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val St
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Val Saint-Lambert Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Aurore
 And popularly called orange Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val St. Lambert
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase 'Bolero' Charles Graffart Cut to Clear Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Lambert circular crystal vase, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Signed Val St
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Vase Charles Graffart Cut to Clear Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
circular crystal vase, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Signed Val St. Lambert
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Val Saint-Lambert Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Art Deco Green Crystal Vase Cut-to-Clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Saint-Lambert hexagonal crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and evenly cut, Val
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val St Lambert Masterpieces, Gold Decorated Crystal 'Jupiter Vase Cut to Clear
By Leon Ledru, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Masterpieces. Gold decorated.?Val Saint Lambert Bowl Derby Val Saint-Lambert Corporate Awards and Crystal Gifts
Category

Vintage 1910s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Vase with Optical Lenses, Turquoise Cut to Clear by Beyer, 'Germany'
Located in Verviers, BE
therefore it makes a surprisingly vivid optical effect, catching the light when you move past it. Handcut
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Set of 3 Crystal Decanter, vase and Bowl Overlay Cut to Clear
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Saint Lambert circular crystal decanter,Vase and Bowl handcut-to-clear, deeply and evenly cut, Val St
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

St Louis Crystal Ice Bucket, Handcut French Crystal Wine Cooler
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
St Louis crystal ice bucket, handcut French crystal wine cooler This is a favourite design from
Category

Vintage 1920s French Provincial Wine Coolers

Materials

Crystal

Rock Sharpe's Wine Glasses in the "Burleigh” Pattern- set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handcut and etched. We have a set of six. The delicate bowl rests on a late Art Deco inspired stem
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Virgo Optical Crystal Glass Block Handcut Zodiac Signs
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Optical glass block characterized by absolute purity, handcut and polished and on one side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Bohemian Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

One of Two Bakalowits Chandeliers 'Supernova', Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
handcut crystal glass beads. The sockets are inside the ball shaped body which consists of two half-balls
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Set of Three Emil Stejnar Sputnik Flush Mount Lights, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
lacquered metal and handcut crystal glass. The fixtures have sockets for small screw base bulbs or LEDs
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Brass Glass Sconces Wall Lights by Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, manufactured circa 1950. The pieces are made of brass, white painted metal and handcut crystal glass. They are
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lobmeyr Chandelier Oswald Haerdtl, Brass Crystal Glass, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
of brass frame decorated with a lot of handcut crystal glass pieces. The lamp has 10 candelabra E14
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Brass Glass Sconces by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Vienna, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
, white painted metal and handcut crystal glass. They are also known as Pusteblume or Snowflake sconces
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

One of Two Palwa Backlit Mirrors Sconces Wall Lights, Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960
By Bakalowits & Söhne, Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
handcut crystal glasses. The backplate is labeled with Palme & Walter. They are in very good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal

Palwa Backlit Mirror or Wall Light Sconce, Nickel Crystal Glass, 1960s, 1 of 2
By Palwa, Palme & Walter
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A high quality and handmade illuminated crystal glass mirror by Palwa (Palme & Walter), Germany
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Nickel, Brass

Lobmeyr Chandelier 'Ambassador', Oswald Haerdtl, Brass Glass, Austria, 1955
By Oswald Haerdtl, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
condition. It is made of an extensive manufactured brass frame decorated with a lot of handcut crystal
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Victorian Handcut Crystal Silver Plate Epergne Centerpiece, England, 1880-1889
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large fine Victorian silver plate and handcut crystal epergne centrepiece with two branch
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silve Vase with Handcut Crystal Flowers Holder
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
holder has been placed. The hands in silver threads draw scrolls as decoration. The flower-holder crystal
Category

1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Murano Block Vase in Smokey Anthracite Handcut with Diagonal Lines
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
from an inner sheath of Smokey grey in a block of lead crystal, which has been handcut with diagonal
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Crystal

Cut Crystal Glass Barware Gift Set Decanter Carafe 2 Tumbler Crafted in Italy
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
created a unique, handcrafted, mouth blown, cut crystal water carafe and drinking glass. The decanter and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

1970s Czech Republic Handcut Crystal Box
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Czech Republic handcut crystal box.
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

1970s Czech Republic Handcut Crystal Box
1970s Czech Republic Handcut Crystal Box
H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Crystal Wine Glasses & Carafe with Stopper, Marquise De Jegonras, France, 1980
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Crystal Wine Glasses Set 4 and Carafe with stopper produced in France by MARQUISE DE
Category

Vintage 1980s French Barware

Materials

Crystal

German Vintage Set of 6 Crystal Shot Glasses for Vodka by Gallo, 1970
Located in Bastogne, BE
Gorgeous Crystal Shot Glasses set by German manufactory Gallo. Around 1970s. Products are
Category

Vintage 1970s German Barware

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Cut Crystal Honeycomb Pattern Perfume Bottle Atomiser
Located in New York, NY
gilt bronze top and handcut honeycomb pattern crystal body. Baccarat quality. Early 20th century Rare
Category

20th Century Art Deco Glass

Materials

Bronze

Unusual 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Crystal Centerpiece or Candelabra
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
attributed to Baccarat. The crystal bowl has a beautiful prismic pattern which has been handcut. The crystal
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

RARE 1900s Large Handcut Heavy Etched Diamond Cut Amethyst Crystal Basket
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique Lovely HEAVY HANDCUT Amethyst Hand Cut Crystal
Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

RARE 1900s Large Handcut Heavy Etched Diamond Cut Emerald Crystal Basket
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique Lovely HEAVY HANDCUT Emerald Hand Crystal
Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Crystal and Silver Plate Victorian Epergne
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/5948 - Victorian handcut crystal silver plate épergne , perfect as centerpiece. every home
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Val Saint Lambert Circular Crystal Ash-Tray, Handcut to Clear, Signed
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
signed Val Saint Lambert circular crystal ash-tray, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick, deeply and
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

Fine Gilt Bronze Lantern with Handcut and Beveled Curved Crystal Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze lantern with handcut and beveled curved crystal panels. 4 lights Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

RARE Early 1900s Large Handcut Heavy Etched Queens Lace Detailed Crystal Vase
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Antique Lovely HEAVY HANDCUT Queens Lace Crystal Glass
Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Czech Bohemian White Cut to Red Glass Mantel Pair of Lusters
Located in Guaynabo, PR
These lusters have a tulip shaped bowl edge that is scalloped and has eight handcut spearhead
Category

20th Century Czech Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Cut Glass

Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
Located in Dallas, TX
glass and hand-cut crystal brand that enjoys significant success in Ireland and globally. The brand is
Category

20th Century Irish Modern Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
Duiske Irish Hand Cut Glassware Set
H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Topped Miniature Champagne / Liquor Bottle, 1898
Located in Bath, GB
A Wonderful and most unusual miniature Champagne / wine / liquor bottle made from English crystal
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Cut Crystal Glass Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
glass multifaceted ashtray or decorative object Heavy clear handcut etched crystal glass cigar ashtray
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Antique French Liquor Caddie, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
, and stands on four beautifully floral cast mounted Ormolu frieze quad base. The handcut crystal gold
Category

Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Ormolu

Contemporary Italian Brass & Crystal Rostrato Textured Murano Glass Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Organic sculpture crystal clear Murano glass wall light in the style of Barovier Toso, with a cone
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Lobmeyr Maria Theresia Style Chandelier 1950s Gilt Brass Faceted Crystal Glass
By Bakalowits & Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr, Palwa
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
handcut faceted crystal glass beads and wonderful clear Murano glass bobeches. It takes six E14 candle
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

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Handcut Crystal Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of handcut crystal glasses for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique handcut crystal glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using crystal, stone and metal. We have 18 antique and vintage handcut crystal glasses in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Handcut crystal glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Handcut crystal glasses bearing Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made handcut crystal glasses over the years, but those made by Saint Louis, Baccarat and Arval Argenti Valenza are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Handcut Crystal Glasses?

Prices for handcut crystal glasses can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, handcut crystal glasses begin at $202 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,168.
Questions About Handcut Crystal Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Yes, crystal glass is real crystal. However, it's important to understand what the term means. In the world of glassware, crystal is a type of glass that features an additive like lead oxide, potassium carbonate or barium oxide to increase its durability. Crystal glass is crystal because it contains these additives, but it does not actually have a crystalline structure from a scientific perspective. The term crystal as used by glassworks comes from the word "Cristallo," which was pioneered by Italian glassblowers to describe high-end glassware. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word crystal when employed in scientific contexts. Shop a large collection of crystal glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Moser products are lead-free crystal. According to their website, the company has been using only lead-free crystal since 1893 to create some of the most skilled crystal products, with master-craft abilities and incredibly durable finishes. Shop a collection of Moser crystal from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Crystal is a subcategory of glass with a high mineral (usually lead) content.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends. Since 1903, Steuben has been famous for both its glassware and crystal. Crystal is a kind of glass with additives that make it strong and able to be used in elegantly thin designs. Crystal also refracts light, creating a striking look. Steuben is known for its exceptionally beautiful crystal formula. Shop a range of Steuben glass and crystal pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Walther Glass (formerly known as Walther-Glas) is renowned for its examples of antique crystal glass. Sought after to this day by collectors, the company still exists albeit under different ownership and a more international business model. Shop a collection of Walther Glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat makes crystal, not glass. The company opened in 1764 in Baccarat, Lorraine, France, at the order of King Louis XV of France. Today, Baccarat operates out of headquarters in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Baccarat crystal ware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Baccarat is a French manufacturer of fine crystal. Baccarat did originally start as a glasswork company with production primarily consisting of window panes, mirrors and stemware up until 1816. The brand then switched to crystal production, creating expertly crafted stemware, chandeliers and other pieces in a variety of design styles. Browse a collection of antique and modern Baccarat crystal decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The difference between glass and crystal wine glasses is their composition. Mineral deposits like lead, magnesium or zinc strengthen crystal glass, rendering it thin but durable. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of wine glasses and other glassware from different periods.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Hold the piece up to a light source. If you see a prism effect, it’s crystal.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Acidic drinks like wine and citrus juices can leach lead from a crystal glass. However, unless the liquid is stored in the glass for more than a few hours, drinking it is generally safe.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crystal is considered highly desirable in glassware due to its clarity, however, not all glassware is made of crystal. Crystal is more durable than standard glass and is often thinner because of its strength, yet it's more porous and requires handwashing. Shop a range of wine glasses, including crystal, from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several ways to tell if an item is crystal or glass. The main difference between crystal and glass is that crystal is made with lead, making it easier to add decorative elements. Crystal refracts and disperses light, creating a rainbow effect, and is heavier than regular glass. When gently tapped, crystal items create a ringing, musical sound. If you are still unsure, consult a certified appraiser. Browse a range of authenticated fine crystal and glass pieces on 1stDibs.