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Vintage Gold Leaf Glass Dish 1960's Georges Briard Style
By George Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard style gold leaf glass appetizers plate.
The
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass
Midcentury Black Lacquered Italian Credenza with Gold Leaf Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
leaf glass top.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Mazzega Clear and White Oblong Leaf Glass Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Mazzega glass chandelier with clear and white oblong leaf glass, designed by Mazzega in
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass
Gold Leaf Glass Pitcher Attb. to Dan Mirer, American Studio Art Glass 1999
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
the series of gold leaf glasses and pitchers by Dan Mirer. He's producing it for his studio that he
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold
H 7.5 in W 5.9 in D 4.07 in
Vintage Albano Poli Clear, Frost and Amber Poliarte Leaf Glass Chandelier
By Poliarte, Albano Poli
Located in New York, NY
Unusual vintage Poliarte leaf glass chandelier, designed by Alabano Poli in 1970's. The chandelier
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass
LABELLED AVEM Murano Red & Gold Leaf Glass Cornucopia Vase
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Bolton, GB
glass with applied clear glass decoration, filled with gold leaf inclusions. Still bears the factory
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Wonderful Set 4 Brass Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Brass & Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass
Georges Briard Gold Leaf Glass Nut Dish Signed 1960
By Georges Briard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage leaf-shaped glass nut dish with gilded rim and design, 1960's Georges Briard signed.
This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Art Glass
Barovier & Toso Murano Vintage Cordonato Oro Gold Leaf Glass Vase
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful small 1950/60's Venetian clear glass vase filled with gold leaf inclusions
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sally Sirkin Lewis, Art Deco, Console Table, Silver Leaf, Glass Top, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
table, circa 1960s, the silver-leaf glass top inset over a silver leaf base, decorated with scroll
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Wood, Glass
French Beech Wood Reverse Gold Leaf Glass Side Tables France c1940 Frank Dunand
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jean Dunand
Located in Chicago, IL
glass tops. Elegant rounded curved corners. Some loss of gold leaf at edges but in align with their age
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Sycamore
H 16.25 in W 17.25 in D 12.5 in
Hollywood Regency, Coffee Table, Gilt Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency, Coffee Table, Gilt Wood, Gold Leaf, Glass, Italy, 20th C.
This Italian Carved
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Gilt Metal Table and Gold Leaf Glass Top
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Gilt metal table in the manner of Jean-Charles Moreux.
Great craftsmanship.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Iron
Tole Florentine Leaf & Glass Hollywood Regency Flush Mount, Steinbach Leuchten
By Steinbach
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount. Perfect brown metal leafs to
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Metal
Tole Florentine Leaf & Glass Hollywood Regency Flush Mount, Koegl Leuchten
By Koegl
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of opulence to your home with this charming flush mount. Perfect green metal leafs to
Category
1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Metal
French Gold Leaf Glass Top Coffee Table with Wood Base, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Parisian coffee table that merges artisanal craft with modernist form. The glass tabletop
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Silver Leaf Glass Pendant Lamp, 1970s
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
glass with air bubbles and silver leaf.
The height of the chandelier alone is 30 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Large Midcentury Palm Leaf Glass Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 10 circa 1960's Italian blown gold and clear glass sconces with single candelabra light
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Blown Glass
Gilt-Brass Gold Leaf Gold Leaf Glass Top Coffee Table With Magazine Shelf
Located in Manhasset, NY
A chic coffee table of Hollywood Regency taste, the gold-leaf rectangular glass top supported on a
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass
Golden Foliage Leaf Highball Glasses Set of 8 and Ice Bucket by Libby Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 Libby Golden Foliage leaf glasses and ice bucket. Frosted and clear glass with gold
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass
Italian Midcentury Pair of Murano Leaf Glass Wall Sconces by Mazzega, 1970s
By Mazzega, AVMazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Marvelous, stunning and long Pair of Italian clear yellow amber Murano glass Wall Sconces from
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Metal
H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Set of 3 Tapio Wirkkala Line-engraved "Leaf" Glass Art Pieces, Iittala 1950s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of three Tapio Wirkkala leaf art objects / vases for Iittala. The set is of three two
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Gilt Metal Leafs & Glass Shade Tole Hollywood Regency Flush Mount, Italy
By Banci Firenze
Located in Nuernberg, DE
leafs to enhance any chic or eclectic home. We'd love to see them hanging in an entryway as a charming
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Metal
H 5.63 in Dm 8.25 in
Mid-Century Gold Leaf Glass Table Lamp Made in USA, ca. 1950/1960's
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Chic, voguish style good leaf tapered glass table lamp, having figures in gold which ring the lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Midcentury Pair of Amber Murano Glass Leaf Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Mazzega
Located in Badajoz, Badajoz
Lovely and beautiful Pair of Italian Amber Murano Leaf glass Wall Sconces. These fixtures were
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Antique English Gold Leaf and Reverse Painted Glass Eglomise Mirror, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English gold leaf and "Eglomise" (Reverse Painted and Metal-Leaf Glass) Mirror, Circa 1920.
Category
20th Century English Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 47 in W 34 in D 3 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Mahogany, Glass, Silver Leaf, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
decoration, four drawers with marquetry and large niche over the drawers, French polish. Silver leaf glass on
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf, Nickel
H 29.14 in W 70.48 in D 20.87 in
1950s Libbey Golden Foliage Pilsner Glass set of 6 Frosted with Gold Leaf
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Libbey Glass Company Golden Foliage Pilsner Glass set of 6 Frosted with Gold Leaf.
Set of vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass
Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Side Table Floor Lamp by Nardini Studios
By Nardini Studios
Located in West Chester, PA
and a gold leaf glass table over sculptural base. Shown with new standard XL shade which is included
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Decorative Stem Glass in Amber Murano Glass with Gold Leaf Italy Venice 1970s
By Maestro Giuliano Tosi
Located in Villaverla, IT
Decorative Stem Glass in Amber Murano Glass with Gold Leaf Italy Venice 1970s.
Entirely handcrafted
Category
1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Four Vintage Cocktail Glasses by Libbey with Gold Leaf Design
By Georges Briard, Libbey Glass Co., Dorothy Thorpe, Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with a classical gold leaf pattern on frosted glass.
In good condition, perfect for the holidays and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass
Tiffin Glass, Cut Crystal Sherry Glasses, Gold Rims, U.S.A., Circa 1950's
By Tiffin Glass Company
Located in Chatham, ON
Tiffin Glass - Finest quality set of five wheel cut crystal sherry or liqueur glasses - Art Nouveau
Category
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Venetian Gold Leaf & Large Bubble Glass Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
Venice, Italy. Has lots of gold leaf inclusions encased in the glass, as well as a large bubble pattern
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Wonderful Nickel Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Nickel Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Murano Glass Duck by La Murrina with Gold Leaf, Italy, 1990s
By La Murrina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1990s.
This duck is made in Murano glass with gold leaf and murrines.
It has its
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set Of 12 Vintage Champagne Flutes, Continental, Wine Glass, Gold Leaf, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a striking set of 12 vintage champagne flutes. A Continental, gold leaf coated wine glass
Category
1980s Portuguese Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 8.47 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light
Category
20th Century Regency Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Red Blown Glass With Gold Leaf Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
capacious glasses with intricate stems, adorned with birds, animals, flowers, and fruits or gold leaf
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Goblet "Tipetto" Pink Blown Glass With Gold Leaf Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Murano glass goblet; it has a stem worked with the pincer molding technique and gold leaf decoration; the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Murano Glass
1950s Barovier Gold Leaf Infused Blown Glass Vessel
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Opulent, elegant Barovier blown glass bling from the 1950s. Beautiful gold leaf is abundant in this
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Barbini Murano Vintage Red & Black Glass Gold Leaf Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bolton, GB
glass, with a wonderful controlled bubble effect known as bullicante and gold leaf inclusions encased in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Culver Ltd Barware Set Ice Bowl and Six Rock Glasses with Tray 1960s
By Culver Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
vintage mid-century 22-karat gold leaf glasses and ice bucket by Culver, 1960s Valencia Moorish designs
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Pink & Purple Glass Leaf Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful Venetian pink & purple cased glass leaf shaped bowl, made on the island of
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barbini Murano Pink, Black & Gold Leaf Biomorphic Glass Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bolton, GB
encased in black glass, with lots of fine gold leaf in the glass on the inside / top.
Please note: the
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Barbini Murano Biomorphic Red & Black Glass Gold Leaf Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Bolton, GB
glass, with a wonderful controlled bubble effect known as bullicante and gold leaf inclusions encased in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Glass Leaf Shaped Container, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Glass Leaf Shaped Container realized in Italy in 1970s.
Excellent condition.
Category
1970s German Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass
Murano Venetian Orange & White Filigree Glass Vase w Gold Leaf
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful small Venetian glass vase, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Exceptional Stunning Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large midcentury flush mounted Murano leaf glass chandelier, textured curved glass leaves on a
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Culver Leaf Pattern 22k Gold and Black Lowball Glasses – Set of 6
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an exquisite set of six glasses, by Culver, circa the 1960s. This set
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Bohemian Glass and Gold Leaf Engraved Bowls
Located in PARIS, FR
Transform your dining experience with this exceptional pair of glass bowls adorned with intricate
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass
Barovier & Toso 'Graffito' Style Murano Gold Leaf Green Glass Bowl
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Bolton, GB
. In a stunning combination of clear cased glass with a green swirling pattern, and lots of gold leaf
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sky Blue Stem Glass in Blown Murano Glass and Gold Leaf 1990s Venice Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Sky Blue Stem Glass in Blown Murano Glass and Gold Leaf 1990s Venice Italy.
Entirely handcrafted in
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold
Stem Glass in Amethyst Murano Glass with Spiral Stem in Gold Leaf Italy 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Stem Glass in Amethyst Murano Glass with Spiral Stem in Gold Leaf Italy 1990s.
Entirely handmade of
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold
Barovier & Toso Murano Cordonato d'Oro Gold Leaf Red Glass Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Bolton, GB
leaf inclusions encased in the glass.
Please note: the plastic stand is for display purposes only and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Moser vase in Amber glass vase decorated Floral ornaments Silver Leaf
By Moser
Located in Verviers, BE
Moser vase in Amber glass (Bohemian) vase decorated with hand Applied Floral ornaments, gilt trims
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Silver Leaf
Barovier Murano Gold Flecks Purple Leafs Italian Art Glass Spoon Rest Dishes
By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks and purple leaf design Italian art glass low dishes
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Mid century Modern chandelier having a brass frame with floral leaf glass motif. Twelve glass leafs
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Monumental Murano Glass Flush Mount Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An extra large midcentury flush mounted Murano leaf glass chandelier, textured curved glass leaves
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leaf Glasses
Materials
Metal, Brass
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Vintage Leaf Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage leaf glasses for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage leaf glasses — often made from glass, metal and gold — can elevate any home. Vintage leaf glasses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage leaf glasses bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage leaf glasses over the years, but those made by Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini and Ercole Barovier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Leaf Glasses?
Vintage leaf glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,699, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $148,000.
Questions About Vintage Leaf Glasses
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.