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What is the difference between K5 and K9 crystal?

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What is the difference between K5 and K9 crystal?
The difference between K5 and K9 crystal relates to lead content. K5 crystal is 5 percent lead oxide and 95 percent glass, while K9 crystal is 91 percent glass and 9 percent lead oxide. You'll find a large collection of crystal decorative objects, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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c1890-1900 Antique Anglo-Irish Traditional Cut Leaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
& Leaded Crystal Chandelier. This is a beauty! We acquired this in Nice, the South of France at auction.
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Antique 1890s Irish Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal

Louis XV1 Style Bronze and Lead Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This sumptious chandelier from the Belle Epoque consists largely of a large hemispherical bag
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Scandinavian Modern "Bhaco" Lead Crystal Chandelier by Jonas Hilde, Norway 1965
By Jonas Hilde
Located in New York, NY
, 1965. The fixture was made to order and was not produced in quantity. 36 triple lead crystal elements
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Steel

Italian Gilt Iron and Lead Crystal Chandelier by G.Banci, circa 1970s
By Giovanni Banci
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
handcrafted chandelier is made of patinated and gilt iron, decorated with lead crystals tear drops and prism
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Metal

Grand Cut Crystal George III Chandelier w/ Faceted Column
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional Georgian style leaded crystal chandelier with 10 arms and four-foot length. It was
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Early 20th Century British George III Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Regency Modern Black Crystal Chandelier Lamp Lustre
Located in Berlin, DE
our lead crystal chandelier is a testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Crafted in-house, we
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Wire

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