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Beautiful Silver Plate Vintage Compote with Aqua Floats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
tarnish. Pretty collection of light aqua glass floaters are included.
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Silver Plate

Beautiful Silver Plate Antique Compote with Aqua Floats
Beautiful Silver Plate Vintage Compote with Aqua Floats

Beautiful Silver Plate Vintage Compote with Aqua Floats

H 9.25 in Dm 10 in
Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful green sphere is an early 20th century glass float used by fishermen to keep their
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900
Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900

Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900

H 11 in Dm 11 in
fishing float double buoy glass green rope
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
EXTREMELY RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE, DOUBLE FISHING FLOAT, c.1910 Exuding character and injecting
Category

1910s English Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Antique fishing float double buoy glass green rope
fishing float double buoy glass green rope

fishing float double buoy glass green rope

H 8.67 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in
Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, GREEN GLASS & ROPE FISHING FLOAT OR BUOY, c.1910 from a collection of similar floats of
Category

1910s English Art Deco Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Antique Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical
Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical

Fishing Float Buoy Green Glass Rope Sea Nautical

H 17.33 in Dm 17.33 in
fishing float buoy green black clear glass sea nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, LARGE COLLECTION OF GREEN, BLACK & CLEAR GLASS & FISHING FLOATS OR BUOYS WITH THE MAKERS
Category

1910s English Art Deco Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique fishing float buoy green black clear glass sea nautical
fishing float buoy green black clear glass sea nautical

fishing float buoy green black clear glass sea nautical

H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
Fishing Float, Early 20th Century, Glass, Rope, Ornament, Sea, Fishermen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Fishing float, early 20th century, glass, rope, One of a collection of, early 20th century, glass
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Rope, Glass

Antique Fishing Float, Early 20th Century, Glass, Rope, Ornament, Sea, Fishermen
Fishing Float, Early 20th Century, Glass, Rope, Ornament, Sea, Fishermen

Fishing Float, Early 20th Century, Glass, Rope, Ornament, Sea, Fishermen

H 14.18 in Dm 14.18 in
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
float glass shows off the fish nicely and gives a greater impression of water. Dimensions: Height
Category

1920s British Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass

Antique Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach

Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Roach

H 12.21 in W 19.89 in D 4.73 in
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
after than any other type, the float glass shows off the fish nicely and gives a greater impression of
Category

1890s British Sporting Art Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass

Antique Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream
Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream

Pepared Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream

H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 6.11 in
A 19th C watercolour by Henry Martin Pope of a moonlit castle ruin by a lake.
Located in Central England, GB
. This painting retains its original limed oak frame with hand floated glass. It has a new gilt slip and
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique A 19th C watercolour by Henry Martin Pope of a moonlit castle ruin by a lake.
A 19th C watercolour by Henry Martin Pope of a moonlit castle ruin by a lake.

A 19th C watercolour by Henry Martin Pope of a moonlit castle ruin by a lake.

H 1.19 in W 21.66 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Art Nouveau Mahogany Buffet/ Cabinet by H. Bäck, Austria circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
with two facet cut glass panelled doors floats on four beautiful carved solid wooden columns, all
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Marble

20th Century Art Nouveau Mahogany Buffet/ Cabinet by H. Bäck, Austria circa 1910
20th Century Art Nouveau Mahogany Buffet/ Cabinet by H. Bäck, Austria circa 1910

20th Century Art Nouveau Mahogany Buffet/ Cabinet by H. Bäck, Austria circa 1910

H 76.77 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
An Extraordinary George III Triple Breakfront Mahogany Glazed Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
grained mahogany. Original hand floated wavy glass throughout. Exceptional quality craftsmanship, in the
Category

1790s English George III Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Mahogany

An Extraordinary George III Triple Breakfront Mahogany Glazed Cabinet
An Extraordinary George III Triple Breakfront Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

An Extraordinary George III Triple Breakfront Mahogany Glazed Cabinet

H 214 in W 124.5 in D 22 in
Lilium speciosum (Elegant Lily) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825
Located in Langweer, NL
elegance and enhances the botanical detail. Use UV-protective glass and consider float mounting to showcase
Category

1820s Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Paper

Lilium speciosum (Elegant Lily) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825
Lilium speciosum (Elegant Lily) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825

Lilium speciosum (Elegant Lily) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825

H 10.52 in W 6.89 in D 0.01 in
Important Pair of Mahogany Bookcases by John Belchier, Mid 18th Century
Located in London, GB
foliate mouldings, each bookcase with exceptionally executed and original bevelled float glass doors
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Mahogany

Important Pair of Mahogany Bookcases by John Belchier, Mid 18th Century
Important Pair of Mahogany Bookcases by John Belchier, Mid 18th Century

Important Pair of Mahogany Bookcases by John Belchier, Mid 18th Century

H 99.61 in W 73.63 in D 25.01 in
"Bermuda Landscape with Palm Trees, " Harry Hoffman, American Impressionism
By Harry L. Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
, having made a bucket with a glass bottom that he floated on the water for special vantage points
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Oil, Board

"Bermuda Landscape with Palm Trees, " Harry Hoffman, American Impressionism
"Bermuda Landscape with Palm Trees, " Harry Hoffman, American Impressionism

Harry L. Hoffman
"Bermuda Landscape with Palm Trees, " Harry Hoffman, American Impressionism

H 25 in W 21 in
Early 20th Century Glass Fishing Floats Set
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A set of four glass fishing floats from the early 20th century. Used by fishermen during the
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Rope, Glass

Early 20th Century Glass Fishing Floats Set
Early 20th Century Glass Fishing Floats Set

Early 20th Century Glass Fishing Floats Set

H 15 in Dm 12 in
Large Glazed English Pharmacy Cabinet
Located in Downham Market, GB
with shelved interiors. The doors all retain their original 'wavy' floated glass & all the handles are
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Glazed English Pharmacy Cabinet
Large Glazed English Pharmacy Cabinet

Large Glazed English Pharmacy Cabinet

H 90.36 in W 98.04 in D 13 in
Antique Painted Late Georgian Cabinet
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
panel doors, beautifully decorated with floral motif. It has the original float glass, which is really
Category

1820s Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Painted Late Georgian Cabinet
Antique Painted Late Georgian Cabinet

Antique Painted Late Georgian Cabinet

H 62.5 in W 25.5 in D 16 in
PAIR OF ELECTRIFIED VENETIAN LANTERNS, Ex-Coll. Whitney Warren
Located in San Francisco, CA
glass; the whole appearing to float on the six large scrolling supports of the flared tole platform and
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Glass Floats

PAIR OF ELECTRIFIED VENETIAN LANTERNS, Ex-Coll. Whitney Warren
PAIR OF ELECTRIFIED VENETIAN LANTERNS, Ex-Coll. Whitney Warren

PAIR OF ELECTRIFIED VENETIAN LANTERNS, Ex-Coll. Whitney Warren

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Hand-Painted Heraldic Cartoon
Located in Atlanta, GA
crowns. Archival matte, floated between glass and framed in gold leaf; this herald subject would add
Category

Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Rustic Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Hand-Painted Heraldic Cartoon
Hand-Painted Heraldic Cartoon

Hand-Painted Heraldic Cartoon

H 31.25 in W 41.25 in D 1.5 in
English George III Period Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase/Display Cabinet
Located in GB
glazed with original hand floated glass panels separated with astragal bars which are crossbanded in
Category

1790s British Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Period Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase/Display Cabinet
English George III Period Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase/Display Cabinet

English George III Period Flame Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase/Display Cabinet

H 94.49 in W 49.22 in D 20.08 in
Glass Float
Located in Nantucket, MA
Cobalt blue glass float with netting
Category

19th Century English Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass, Rope

Glass Float
Glass Float

Glass Float

H 19 in Dm 18 in
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful green sphere is an early 20th century glass float used by Japanese fishermen to keep
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900

H 11 in Dm 11 in
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful green sphere is an early 20th century glass float used by Japanese fishermen to keep
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Modern Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, c. 1900

H 10.5 in Dm 10.5 in L 10.5 in
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful green sphere is an early 20th century glass float used by Japanese fishermen to keep
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900

H 10.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Japanese Glass Fishing Floats
Located in Chicago, IL
These hollow glass globes, though handsome, served a utilitarian purpose; fisherman would string
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass, Rope

Japanese Glass Fishing Floats
Japanese Glass Fishing Floats

Japanese Glass Fishing Floats

H 14 in Dm 14 in
Bronze Centerpiece with Iriscident Glass Bowl by J. Rindskopf, CZ, circa 1905
By Josef Rindskopf’s Söhne
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
gorgeous looking iriscident glass bowl seems to float in between and makes this Art Nouveau centerpiece a
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Centerpiece with Iriscident Glass Bowl by J. Rindskopf, CZ, circa 1905
Bronze Centerpiece with Iriscident Glass Bowl by J. Rindskopf, CZ, circa 1905

Bronze Centerpiece with Iriscident Glass Bowl by J. Rindskopf, CZ, circa 1905

H 12.6 in Dm 10.2 in
Antique Hand Blown Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique net wrapped hand blown clear glass Japanese fishing float. Measures: 9".  
Category

Early 20th Century Japonisme Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Jute, Glass

Antique Hand Blown Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker
Antique Hand Blown Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker

Antique Hand Blown Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker

H 24.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
7 Antique Japanese Blown Glass Fishing Floats Knotted Rope Nautical Buoy Marker
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot 7 hand blown netted blue Japanese fishing floats. Made from recycled glass bottles and used to
Category

Early 20th Century Japonisme Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Jute, Glass

7 Antique Japanese Blown Glass Fishing Floats Knotted Rope Nautical Buoy Marker
7 Antique Japanese Blown Glass Fishing Floats Knotted Rope Nautical Buoy Marker

7 Antique Japanese Blown Glass Fishing Floats Knotted Rope Nautical Buoy Marker

H 11 in Dm 11 in
Pair of 18th Century Large Black and White Engravings
Located in Houston, TX
These 18th century copperplate engravings are oversized. Framing is recent. Non-glare museum glass
Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Paper

Pair of 18th Century Large Black and White Engravings
Pair of 18th Century Large Black and White Engravings

Pair of 18th Century Large Black and White Engravings

H 20.5 in W 25.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Herbaria Float-Mounted Within Cardboard Frames
Located in Houston, TX
Antique herbaria float-mounted within cardboard frames circa 1900-1910. Eight available and sold
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass, Paper

Antique Herbaria Float-Mounted Within Cardboard Frames
Antique Herbaria Float-Mounted Within Cardboard Frames

Antique Herbaria Float-Mounted Within Cardboard Frames

H 22 in W 17 in D 0.5 in
Antique French Round End Table Occasional Bed Table Caned Glass Top Walnut 19c
Located in Tyler, TX
glass top is included "Floats" in the center of any room as there is no "backside" Versatile size~~23
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Antique French Round End Table Occasional Bed Table Caned Glass Top Walnut 19c
Antique French Round End Table Occasional Bed Table Caned Glass Top Walnut 19c

Antique French Round End Table Occasional Bed Table Caned Glass Top Walnut 19c

H 23 in W 27 in D 27 in
Art Nouveau Cabinet or Buffet Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
compartment behind two glass-panelled doors, floats on four beautiful carved solid oakwood columns. Other
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Cabinet or Buffet Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1915
Art Nouveau Cabinet or Buffet Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1915

Art Nouveau Cabinet or Buffet Oak Wood, Austria, circa 1915

H 74 in W 36.6 in D 19.3 in
Hollywood Art Deco Flat Plate Ceiling Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
four bulbs. The larger 24 inch by 16 inch milk glass plate floats in four leaf inspired clips.
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Glass Floats

Hollywood Art Deco Flat Plate Ceiling Lamp
Hollywood Art Deco Flat Plate Ceiling Lamp

Hollywood Art Deco Flat Plate Ceiling Lamp

H 16 in W 24 in D 16 in
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful green sphere is an early 20th century glass float used by Japanese fishermen to keep
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Modern Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900
Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900

Japanese Green Glass Fisherman’s Float, C. 1900

H 10.5 in Dm 10.5 in
Japanese Antique Glass Fishing Floats Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Round Blown Glass Fishing Floats-genuine antique maritime works of art. Colors include beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass

Japanese Antique Glass Fishing Floats Collection
Japanese Antique Glass Fishing Floats Collection

Japanese Antique Glass Fishing Floats Collection

H 4 in Dm 3.75 in
Early 20th Century Japanese Green Glass Fishing Float in Tied Knotted Ropes
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and heavy early 20th century Japanese green glass fishing float in tied knotted rope
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Japanese Green Glass Fishing Float in Tied Knotted Ropes
Early 20th Century Japanese Green Glass Fishing Float in Tied Knotted Ropes

Early 20th Century Japanese Green Glass Fishing Float in Tied Knotted Ropes

H 18.51 in Dm 12.6 in
Old English Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float
Located in Chicago, IL
An old antique hand blown glass English fishing float, that we purchased in Leek England, as part
Category

Early 1900s English Country Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass

Old English Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float
Old English Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float

Old English Hand Blown Glass Fishing Float

H 5 in Dm 5 in
Collection of Spanish Glass Bottles & Glasses in Carrying Case, Royal Factory
By Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja
Located in Downingtown, PA
artisan Buenaventura Sit installed a small oven which manufactured float glass for the windows and mirrors
Category

Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass

Collection of Spanish Glass Bottles & Glasses in Carrying Case, Royal Factory
Collection of Spanish Glass Bottles & Glasses in Carrying Case, Royal Factory

Collection of Spanish Glass Bottles & Glasses in Carrying Case, Royal Factory

H 12 in W 16 in D 11 in
Pair fishing float buoy black & clear glass sea nautical
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
RARE, BLACK & CLEAR GLASS FISHING FLOATS OR BUOYS WITH THE MAKERS MARKS FOR SMALL NETS c.1910
Category

1910s English Art Deco Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair fishing float buoy black & clear glass sea nautical
Pair fishing float buoy black & clear glass sea nautical

Pair fishing float buoy black & clear glass sea nautical

H 7.88 in Dm 7.88 in
16 Antique Japanese Hand Blown Glass Fishing Floats Nautical Buoy Marker
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of sixteen hand blown blue-green (and one yellow-brown) Japanese fishing floats. Made from
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

16 Antique Japanese Hand Blown Glass Fishing Floats Nautical Buoy Marker
16 Antique Japanese Hand Blown Glass Fishing Floats Nautical Buoy Marker

16 Antique Japanese Hand Blown Glass Fishing Floats Nautical Buoy Marker

H 9.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Antique Hand Blown Green Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker
Located in Dayton, OH
Net wrapped hand blown green glass Japanese fishing float.   
Category

Early 20th Century Japonisme Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass, Jute

Antique Hand Blown Green Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker
Antique Hand Blown Green Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker

Antique Hand Blown Green Glass Japanese Float Fishing Net Nautical Buoy Marker

H 4.5 in Dm 4.5 in
Geoffroy, Pair of Stained Glass, Nineteenth Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Geoffroy, signature. Pair of stained glass windows in float and bubbled glass, representing an
Category

19th Century French Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass

Geoffroy, Pair of Stained Glass, Nineteenth Century
Geoffroy, Pair of Stained Glass, Nineteenth Century

Geoffroy, Pair of Stained Glass, Nineteenth Century

H 79.93 in W 18.51 in D 0.79 in
Early Art Deco Pendant, circa 1910, Brass and Glass
By Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos
Located in Vienna, AT
suspended by three unique brass chains with a blown and cased glass diffuser appearing to float in the
Category

1910s Austrian Art Deco Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Brass

Early Art Deco Pendant, circa 1910, Brass and Glass
Early Art Deco Pendant, circa 1910, Brass and Glass

Early Art Deco Pendant, circa 1910, Brass and Glass

H 30.71 in Dm 15.75 in
Antique American Frit "Friendship" Arrow Pierced Hearts Colorful Orb Paperweight
Located in Tustin, CA
of ground glass. The design floats over a speckled multi-color field, featuring six whorl mounds of
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Art Glass

Antique American Frit "Friendship" Arrow Pierced Hearts Colorful Orb Paperweight
Antique American Frit "Friendship" Arrow Pierced Hearts Colorful Orb Paperweight

Antique American Frit "Friendship" Arrow Pierced Hearts Colorful Orb Paperweight

H 2.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Set of Five Turn of the Century Collections of Exotic Butterflie
Located in Larkspur, CA
Hardwood Specimen Cases with Antique Float Glass. Circa 1900. $485 Each
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Glass Floats

Set of Five Turn of the Century Collections of Exotic Butterflie
Set of Five Turn of the Century Collections of Exotic Butterflie

Set of Five Turn of the Century Collections of Exotic Butterflie

H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
Set of Twelve Collections of Exotic Butterflies (SIX LEFT)
Located in Larkspur, CA
Specimen Cases with Antique Float Glass. Circa 1900. $485 EACH
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Glass Floats

Set of Twelve Collections of Exotic Butterflies (SIX LEFT)
Set of Twelve Collections of Exotic Butterflies (SIX LEFT)

Set of Twelve Collections of Exotic Butterflies (SIX LEFT)

H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
Henredon Zebra Wood Coffee Table with Suspended Glass
By Henredon
Located in Jupiter, FL
is beveled and floats like a spaceship. There are some minor scratches on glass. See photos.
Category

Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Glass, Wood, Zebra Wood

Henredon Zebra Wood Coffee Table with Suspended Glass
Henredon Zebra Wood Coffee Table with Suspended Glass

Henredon Zebra Wood Coffee Table with Suspended Glass

H 15 in W 48 in D 30 in
Steuben Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Hudson, NY
original hardware. Innovative flush mount hanging system allows the etched glass to float seamlessly. Soft
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Glass Floats

Steuben Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Steuben Glass Flush Mount Fixture

Steuben Glass Flush Mount Fixture

H 16 in Dm 20 in
China, Pair Of Reverse Glass Paintings, Circa 1840-1860.
Located in Paris, FR
This pair of larger than usual reverse glass paintings represents the parade float of generals
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Glass Floats

China, Pair Of Reverse Glass Paintings, Circa 1840-1860.
China, Pair Of Reverse Glass Paintings, Circa 1840-1860.

China, Pair Of Reverse Glass Paintings, Circa 1840-1860.

H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 1.97 in
French Pier Cabinet
Located in Roswell, GA
velvet interior. No shelf. Finely cast ormolu trim, figurines and accents. Original floated glass front.
Category

19th Century French Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Wood, Glass, Velvet

French Pier Cabinet
French Pier Cabinet

French Pier Cabinet

H 42 in W 30 in D 13 in
Secretaire
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine English Mahogany Secretaire. Top cabinet has hand floated original glass doors with brass
Category

19th Century English Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Brass

Secretaire
Secretaire

Secretaire

H 93 in W 43 in D 21 in
Antique French Belle Époque Period Iron Grill, circa 1895, Custom Table
Located in Houston, TX
showcase them. The frame has been expressly designed to float the glass above the grilles so their
Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Iron

Antique French Belle Époque Period Iron Grill, circa 1895, Custom Table
Antique French Belle Époque Period Iron Grill, circa 1895, Custom Table

Antique French Belle Époque Period Iron Grill, circa 1895, Custom Table

H 24.5 in W 36.5 in D 28.5 in
Antique Window Grille Coffee Table
Located in Port Chester, NY
wonderful age and patina. Purchaser would need to procure glass for the top; the glass would float on the
Category

19th Century French Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Iron

Antique Window Grille Coffee Table
Antique Window Grille Coffee Table

Antique Window Grille Coffee Table

H 20 in W 39 in D 28 in
Pair of Antique French Grille Coffee Tables
Located in Port Chester, NY
tops; the glass would float on the four corner supports, and it is possible to have glass extending
Category

19th Century French Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique French Grille Coffee Tables
Pair of Antique French Grille Coffee Tables

Pair of Antique French Grille Coffee Tables

H 18 in W 34 in D 34 in
PAIR 11' VENETIAN POLE LANTERNS Ex-collection Whitney Warren
Located in San Francisco, CA
glass; the whole appearing to float on the six large scrolling supports of the flared tole platform and
Category

19th Century Antique Glass Floats

PAIR 11' VENETIAN POLE LANTERNS Ex-collection Whitney Warren
PAIR 11' VENETIAN POLE LANTERNS Ex-collection Whitney Warren

PAIR 11' VENETIAN POLE LANTERNS Ex-collection Whitney Warren

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Secretaire
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine English Mahogany Secretaire. Top cabinet has hand floated original glass doors with brass
Category

19th Century English Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Brass

Secretaire
Secretaire

Secretaire

H 79 in W 43 in D 21 in
Costal Harbour Landscape with a Ship and brewing Storm - 18th Century Engraving
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Meinisberg, CH
'floated' glass panel complete with elongated air bubbles and the typical, slightly uneven surface
Category

18th Century Naturalistic Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Paper, Ink, Engraving

Costal Harbour Landscape with a Ship and brewing Storm - 18th Century Engraving
Costal Harbour Landscape with a Ship and brewing Storm - 18th Century Engraving

Claude-Joseph Vernet
Costal Harbour Landscape with a Ship and brewing Storm - 18th Century Engraving, 1773

H 22.05 in W 25.99 in D 0.79 in
Victorian White Overlay Glass Float Bowl, circa 1860
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Victorian white overlay glass float bowl, the petal lobed form with gilt veining, circa 1860.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Glass Floats

Victorian White Overlay Glass Float Bowl, circa 1860
Victorian White Overlay Glass Float Bowl, circa 1860

Victorian White Overlay Glass Float Bowl, circa 1860

H 1.97 in Dm 11.62 in
Collection of Huge Glass Fishing Floats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These 7 enormous glass balls were once used as floats in fishing nets in Maine. Blown and molded
Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Glass Floats

Materials

Blown Glass

Collection of Huge Glass Fishing Floats
Collection of Huge Glass Fishing Floats

Collection of Huge Glass Fishing Floats

H 11 in Dm 12 in
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Antique Glass Floats For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique glass floats is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique glass floats was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and natural fiber. Antique glass floats have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique glass floats bearing Art Deco hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Glass Floats?

Prices for antique glass floats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique glass floats begin at $125 and can go as high as $2,350, while the average can fetch as much as $600.
Questions About Antique Glass Floats
  • How can I tell if a glass float is real?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic glass fishing floats were made to be used, so they’ll generally have some signs of wear. Real examples of these vintage treasures will often include impurities like bubbles and flecks of other materials embedded in the glass. Shop vintage glass fishing floats from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is antique mercury glass?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • What are some famous antique glass companies?
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    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • How much is antique stained glass worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.