2,493 results for "roman glass"

This light blue glass jar from the Roman period features beautifully executed ribbons that gently swirl around the body of the jar. It has a rounded body, narrowing into a thick neck...

Belly-shaped with cylindrical neck and with folded down collar rim, the unguentarium with twisted glass decoration with white intertwining the main yellow colour 4.5 cm (h) Intact Ex. German private collection H.G., collected between 1970s-1990s Roman glass was used primarily for the production of vessels. It developed from Hellenistic technical traditions, initially concentrating on the production of intensely coloured cast glass vessels...

This vibrant, exquisitely well-preserved piece of Roman glassware, with a gently flared lip and cone-shaped foot, was hand blown 2000 years ago. Its maker, evidently an artisan of pa...

A magnificent collection of ten rare fine quality antique Italian hand blown enameled colored art glass stemmed cordial drinking glasses attributed to legendary glassmakers The Venic...

Vintage Mid-Century Modern wine or water goblets glasses were made of uranium green glass with Op-Art texture continuing from the stems to the rims of the bowls. Wide bases add stabi...

Glass balsamarium with a twisted tubular body, tapering towards the applied disc base, with two trailed handles 12.0 cm (h) Provenance: Ex anonymous Sale; Pierre Bergé Auctioneers, Paris, 17 January 2009, lot 38 Roman glass was used primarily for the production of vessels. It developed from Hellenistic technical traditions, initially concentrating on the production of intensely coloured cast glass...

Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent amber colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded han...

Vintage Mid-Century Modern divided dinner plates were made of uranium green glass with 3 compartments - one large and two smaller ones. Minimal,...

A beautiful set of five long-stemmed liqueur glasses made from cut and clear crystal in a deep royal blue colour. The glasses, eventually Bohemian crystal glass, are mouth-blown and feature a beautiful diamond and fan pattern. In 19th century France, the art of glassmaking experienced a renaissance inspired by the rich history and heritage of ancient techniques. Antique glasses from this era are not only masterpieces of craftsmanship, but also important cultural artefacts that reflect the aesthetics and lifestyle of the time. Glassmaking in France had a long tradition dating back to Roman times. During the 19th century, French glass art experienced a revival, fuelled by technological advances and a growing demand for ornate objects for the home. A notable feature of antique glass from the 19th century is its variety of styles and techniques. French glassmakers mastered a wide range of techniques, including blowing, moulding, cutting, engraving and painting glass. These skills were utilised to produce a variety of glassware, from opulent crystal vases to delicate drinking glasses. Glasses also played an important role in the social and cultural circles of 19th century France. They were often used at festive occasions such as banquets, receptions and balls and were seen as symbols of status and taste. The art of glassmaking became a prestigious craft practised by talented artists and craftsmen. Today, antique 19th century glassware...

This chalice features a post battle enamel painted scene with a laural being placed upon the seated victor and a man pleads for mercy on behalf of defeated warriors and a family. The quality of the Renaissance style painted enamel and depth of surface is extraordinary and well represented in the photos. The stem and ruffled feature gold aventurine. The Neoclassical glass of Murano is responsible for the rebirth of the Industry there in the 19th century and has been in near constant production with varying levels of quality, craftsmanship and detail ever since. The trade commonly refers to these as style of Salviati based upon...

An intricately detailed glass dish by Ercole Moretti with close-packed complex millefiori glass mosaic beads. The millefiori (or murrini) technique ...

Set of 4 vintage tumblers or glasses were hand blown in pink semi-transparednt glass with an abstract, free-flowing pattern of fused colored glass, creating a dinamic, cheerful compo...

Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent amber colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded han...

The set of 7 antique or vintage glasses was hand blown in blue semi-transparent glass with an abstract Op-Art pattern on the bowl, creating a dynamic, but subtle, effect. The elonga...

Pair of hand-blown stem glasses or goblets are done with ombre effect on the bowls and stems, with deep burgundy red at the rim of the bowls fading into light amber and clear glass ...

Set of 6 cobalt blue and clear water or wine glasses was hand-blown by Mexican glass artists in organic modern style. Abstract cobalt glass forms swir...

Modernist vintage ice bucket has abstract geometric decor of fused white glass on transparent blue colored glass with controlled bubbles effect. The piece has two small rounded hand...

Antique Cut Glass Silver Plated Mounted Claret Jug, the glass bottom of tapering outswept design having an unusual cut glass square design, mounted by a beautifully decorated silver ...

Antique Bohemian crystal tazza or footed bowl features intaglio engraved and gilded abstract decor with garlands. Gold gilding along the edge is accentuated by the cut rim, creating...

A large rare early Victorian Harrach Glatt Iris vase made for Lobmeyr by Harrach, With an iridised petrol finish and black and white stylised enamelling. The Glatt iris range was the...

A collection of four Mid-Century Italian glass objects, which include a Roman scavo glass emerald green vase, a murano vase with aquamarine details, a cobalt blue murano vase...

A very stylish Italian Murano glass liqueur set by V Nason & C made in the second half of the 20th century. The hand-blown set is part of the Avventurina range...

The set of 4 antique or vintage glasses was hand blown in deep emerald green glass, with clear glass foot juxtaposing the colorful bowl. The elongated foot tapers out in wide round b...

Here is a beautiful Antique and Large Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar. Elaborately hand painted and gilt on a blue tinted Murano glass. Reads “BORSA PASTORE” on the labe...

Huge and rare Karl Springer style black colored / coloured square Murano glass bowl, dish or ashtray with white 'a Scavo' finish by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant and simplistic in form and showing extraordinary workmanship with the use of the 'Scavo' technique to replicate to look and feel of ancient Roman archeological glass. This technique was achieved by throwing a mixture of. chemical powders on the hot glass whilst on the melt. This is a very large bowl...

Striking hand-blown tumblers or large glasses were created by Frederick Warren with organic, free-form motifs of fused glass separating transparent a...

Vintage Mid-Century Modern wine or water goblets glasses were made of uranium green glass with Op-Art texture continuing from the stems to the rims of the bowls. Wide bases add stabi...

Collection of 19th Century English etched and frosted glasses. Roman Key Pattern tazza, comports or sweet dishes all in perfect condition. Many being by the company Molineaux & Webb...

Vintage fused and cased glass vase features complex, multilayered composition of colored fused glass, metallic pigments, and gold foil on deep, jewel-toned, oxblood burgundy red gla...

Pair of vintage goblets of stem glasses feature sculptural, curved shape, hand blown in green glass with an ombre pattern, moving from the darkest shade of the green on the rim to th...

Glass centrepiece with a frieze and gold-plated Roman type scenes.

Vintage large art glass tray features abstract graphic design in multicolored glass on dichroic glass background. Deep, jewel-like colors of dichroic glass, with color shift from Bo...

Precious candlestick in blown glass by Venetian artisans. The particular palm shape is a tribute to the exotic world, with a solid base, a slender stem and incredible detailed leaves...

Vintage art glass small footed tray or bowl was hand blown with fused light blue glass inclusions radiating from the center, encased in clear glass. The colored glass changes color ...

A blue and white Venetian glass vase with enamel decoration by Pauly and Co. Inspired by the important Roman cameo glass 'Portland Vase' at the Br...

A pair of premier quality Tiffany Favrile Glass Candle Shades in rich iridescent gold fabric fold design. Both shades are signed L.C.T. and are in perfect condition. Shades measure...

Opaline di Florence (Empoli) opalescent Italian art glass pitcher dating it to the late 1950s or early 1960s.  Beautiful hand-blown opal and hand-applied white handle. The piece i...

Two premier quality Tiffany Favrile Glass Candle Shades in iridescent gold with a soft honey comb design. Both shades are signed L.C.T. and are in perfect condition. Shades measure...

An exceptional intaglio engraved goblet with a view of the Greek god Pluto abducting Proserpina who was the daughter of the Greek god Jupiter. This fabulous stemmed goblet is in my ...

Vintage Blenko glass ashtray features a rounded form with 3 large indents for either cigarettes or cigars in deep, dark green glass with controlled bubbles effect. The lines of contr...

This stunning set of eight hand-blown Murano wine glasses embodies mid-20th century Venetian artistry, crafted in Murano, Italy circa 1950. Utilizing the latticino technique, each gl...

Traube, the bestselling pattern by Nachtmann, was created in 1940s. Colored crystal in various colors is layered on top of clear crystal, and then cut to clear with a festive pattern of grapes, stars, and fans. The ornate, multifaceted stems and round bases with abstract graphic cut pattern add visual interest and guide the eye upwards to bright , highly decorative bowls. The set of 4 ruby red glasses is marked with original foil stickers (please note, one glass is missing its stickers, one has 2 stickers, a round and a rectangular one with Nachtmann Bleikristall...

19th Century French opaline Grand Tour Greco-Roman portrait decanter, complete with orignal stopper, with elongated neck. The bulbous body decorated at each side with medallions with...

Set of 4 goblets can be used either as wine or water glasses. The goblets are hand blown of deep, almost honey-hued amber glass, with a large controlled bubble at the base of the bo...

The set of 4 wine glasses in Alana pattern is in very good vintage condition. Alana pattern is now retired; it was manufactured from 1952 to 2022. It is characterized by cut cross hatch with multi-sided stem. The glasses are standing xx" tall; they are signed in etching on the bottoms with Waterford logo.

Vintage set of handblown decanter carafe with stopper and 6 footed glasses are made of blue opaque pulegoso art glass. The glass is made up of thousands of tiny air bubbles that giv...

Antique or vintage set of 4 coupe champagne glasses feature elegant coupe forms with ornate sculptural stems; wide, stable round bases visually balance the composition. The elaborate...

Vintage Georg Jensen set of 6 stemmed glasses features etched decor of "Partridge in Pear Tree", an abstract bird perched on top of a fruit tree, on clear glass background. Minimall...

This exceptionally unique mid-century novelty bar set is cleverly disguised as a classical Roman or Grecian cuirass suit of armor, offering a brilliant blend of historical drama and ...

Art Deco set of pitcher or jug with lid and 5 glasses features etched abstract flower designs, framed by bands of narrow vertical and horizontal lines. The rims of the glasses and t...

Vintage sommerso glass decanter was designed by Bo Bergstrom for Aseda Glasbruk, Sweden, in 1960s. Ruby red glass is encased in clear glass in sommerso technique, showcasing the com...

Vintage set of 6 shot glasses features organic, rounded form, hand-blown in amethyst purple glass. The form is identified as shot glass i-103, part of the i-glass series designed by...

Vintage set of ceramic pitcher and lidded jar features minimal, streamlined forms with lightly flared rims, decorated with complex speckled lilac glaze. The sculptural set showcases ...

Set of 2 vintage ashtrays or bowls represents different variations of a traditional Murano geode form, done in blue and red glass. The larger blue ashtray features a rounded geode s...

Vintage set of 6 shot glasses features organic, rounded form, hand-blown in blue glass. The form is identified as shot glass i-103, part of the i-glass series designed by Timo Sarpan...

This is a magnificent set of 12 water or wine goblets made by Val St. Lambert. Each one is handblown, panel cut bowl with cameo cut frieze of Roman figures embellished with gold leaf...

Matched pair of large and finely crafted Bohemian crystal glass pokols (large goblets or urns with covers), finely cut and gilt with cartouches depicting the Roman goddess, Venus, su...

Stunning Karl Springer style brown amber 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured round circular glass bowl, dish or ashtray by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in f...

Stunning large nearly matching pair of soft pink toned 'a Scavo' round circular glass bowls, dishes or ashtrays with white powdered scavo finish by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy,...

Stunning large soft pink 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured round circular glass bowl, dish or ashtray by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1980s. Elegant in form - rather min...