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What is black glass?

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What is black glass?
Black glass is a color of glass achieved by adding manganese to the glass batch. Although named black glass, when held to light, black glass is more of a reddish-purple.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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1940s Murano Opaque Black Glass with Irregular Brown Vein
Located in Marbella, ES
Opaque black glass with irregular brown veins making it unique. The base has a mark with the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Glass

French Gilded Gilt Iron Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
circular black opaque glass top. Top has been replaced.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Iron

Georgian Wine Glass with Opaque Twist Stem c1760
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian wine glass with opaque twist stem c1760 Period : George II / George III – c1760
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Antique 1760s British Georgian Glass

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Glass

Gilt Decorated Black Bristol Glass Cordial Decanter / Glasses, Set of 7
Located in Miami, FL
gilt decorated opaque black Bristol glass cordial decanter set with a decanter, stopper, and six
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Early 20th Century English Glass

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Glass

Pair of Gold and Black Opaque Murano Glass Floor Lamps
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of black and gold opaque Murano glass floor lamps. Decorative lamps with bold colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Large Antique Hand Painted Opaque Glass Vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
This is a large antique hand-painted Opaque glass vase with shaped gilded gold handles and
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Vases

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Glass

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