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How do I identify French opaline glass?

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How do I identify French opaline glass?
To identify French opaline glass, hold it up to a light source. Genuine opaline glass should appear translucent and take on a pink or red tint. Also, turn the piece over. Because opaline glass is hand-blown, you should see a small circular point at the center of the base. If you're still not certain about the identification, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a range of opaline glass on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
Murano Glass Cooper Gold Flecks Pair of Hand-Blown Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery, Cose Belle Cose Rare
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Mid-Century Murano Glass Vases, Orange Amber with Aventurine, circa 1960s A striking pair of Mid-Century modern Murano blown glass vases, crafted in Italy in the 1960s. Thes...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Gold Leaf

Fratelli Toso Murano Opal Pink Aventurine Swirl Italian Art Glass Center Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Large and gorgeous, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent Italian art glass centerpiece bowl in pink and aventurine swirls. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, in the "Apparenza"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Green White Taupe Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Emerald Green, White and Taupe 5 layered Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Hand blown Murano Sommerso tear drop shaped geode bowl in dark green color with interior in t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Lime Green Purple White Sommerso Geode Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green, White and Purple 5 layered Murano Glass Sommerso Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s. Hand blown Murano Sommerso square shaped geode bowl in green color with interior in purple and layer...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art. Archimede Se...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

ART DECO table lamp seal sea lion sculpture lamp marble, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco sculpture table lamp - 1930s. This beautiful, original table lamp impresses with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The seal lamp provides ...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

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