What is antique mercury glass?

Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.

What are some famous antique glass companies?

There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.

How much is antique stained glass worth?

An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.

Are antique mirrors with foxing or aged glass less valuable?

Not necessarily. Foxing, the dark spotting on old mirror glass, is often considered a desirable sign of age and authenticity rather than a flaw.

Machine Antique Glass

Barker Ellis Silver Tray

Pierced Plates

Silver Plate Made In Sheffield England

Sheffield Silver Plate Serving Tray

Antique Dining Servers

Large Serving Tray With Handles

Hot Water Plate

Bottle Coaster

Antique Opalescent Perfume Bottle with Brass Mounts and Painted Medallions

$899

Antique Opalescent Perfume Bottle with Brass Mounts and Painted Medallions

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique opalescent perfume bottle is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, likely in France or Italy in circa 1890 for a Grand Tour in the period Victorian style1....

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Machine Antique Glass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Cranberry & Brass Corinthian Column Banquet or Parlor Oil Lamps

$2,499 / set

Pair of Antique Cranberry & Brass Corinthian Column Banquet or Parlor Oil Lamps

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique banquet or parlor lamps likely originate from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The lamp bases are done in brass and...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Machine Antique Glass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Art Deco Salvaged Slip Shade Wall Sconces

$899 / set

Pair of Antique Art Deco Salvaged Slip Shade Wall Sconces

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of wall sconces were made are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The bac...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Machine Antique Glass

Materials

Metal

Danish Art Nouveau chandelier made of brass, copper and ceramic around 1910

$1,755Sale Price|20% Off

Danish Art Nouveau chandelier made of brass, copper and ceramic around 1910

Located in Hannover, DE

Take a look at this fantastic and very rare Art Nouveau chandelier from the beginning of the 20th century around 1905. This lamp is something special, early Scandinavian Art Nouveau,...

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Machine Antique Glass

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Antique Rolling Factory Table Base

$8,500

Antique Rolling Factory Table Base

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Repurposed Factory Machine Base (sold without glass) Overall Dimensions: 22" deep x 85 1/2" wide x 28 1/2" high Top Dimensions: 18" deep x 81" wide Display Glass Dimension...

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Early 20th Century American Machine Antique Glass

Materials

Steel

Antique National Cash Register Company Art Nouveau Mechanical Cash Register

$2,856

Antique National Cash Register Company Art Nouveau Mechanical Cash Register

By National Cash Register Co.

Located in Milano, IT

At the top of the register are two superimposed indicators, visible from both sides of the machine and protected by glass, designed to display the registered amount and the type of t...

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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Machine Antique Glass

Materials

Brass, Cast Iron

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Machine Antique Glass For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of machine antique glass available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of machine antique glass — often made from metal, silver and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of machine antique glass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of machine antique glass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of machine antique glass over the years, but those crafted by Barker Ellis Silver Co., Thomas A. Edison and Elkington & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Machine Antique Glass?

Prices for a piece of machine antique glass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $45 and can go as high as $24,460, while the average can fetch as much as $995.

Questions About Machine Antique Glass

What is antique mercury glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
What are some famous antique glass companies?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
How much is antique stained glass worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
Are antique mirrors with foxing or aged glass less valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Not necessarily. Foxing, the dark spotting on old mirror glass, is often considered a desirable sign of age and authenticity rather than a flaw.