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Vintage Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Glass Bird Sculpture, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Vintage Glass Bird Sculpture
Vintage Glass Bird Sculpture
H 2.76 in W 4.33 in
Set of 2 Vintage Glass Bird Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Glass Bird Sculptures, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Pair of Vintage Glass Birds Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian glass table lamps with birds motif. Measurements: Height of body: 25
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass

Small Murano Bird
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Murano bird Italian vintage glass bird figurine from Murano with intricate patterns. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Small Murano Bird
Small Murano Bird
H 3.94 in W 5.32 in D 2.17 in
Set of Four Vintage Federal Glass Game Bird Pilsner Glasses
By Federal Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage set of 4 silver rimmed federal glass pilsner glasses game bird. Classic style for the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Bird Animal Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
By Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful single vintage stemmed liqueur glass from Austria. It features a bird shaft and
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Coloured Glass Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish mid-century unusual Italian, Murano glass bird in cased colored glass . The bird
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano Coloured Glass Bird
Vintage Murano Coloured Glass Bird
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in
Murano Vetro Artistico Veneziano Vintage Art Glass Bird
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and stylish vintage midcentury Italian, Murano cased glass bird with a speckled colour and
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Barbini Murano Glass Bird Bath Bowl
By Barbini
Located in North Miami, FL
This extraordinary and beautiful large bowl by Barbini is adorned by a delicate bird, leaning on
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Vintage 1960s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Crystal Glass Cigar Ashtray with Bronze Bird Figurine, Vintage, Austria, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous large heavy hand crafted Crystal glass Cigar ashtray with a bronze bird figurine. A
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Sterling Silver Bird Napkin Rings (1992)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, set of six vintage English sterling silver bird napkin rings
Category

1990s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Italian Murano Sommerso Glass Bird Toucan Sculpture by Romano Dana, 1970's
By Romano Donà
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large vintage Italian handmade Sommerso decorative bird sculpture handmade in multi-color layers
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Small Vintage Art Pottery Harp Birds Vase
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Vintage Art Pottery Harp Birds Vase
Category

20th Century Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Vintage Regency Fluted Birds Cake Plate
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add romantic charm to your serveware with this exquisite Vintage Regency Vermont Freres Fluted Cake
Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Couroc Bird Design Barware Serving Tray
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
beautiful Couroc barware tray featuring a bird made up of the classic Couroc inlay techniques by master
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage 925 silver pair of heavy grouse bird figurines
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage sterling silver pair of heavy grouse bird figurines. Made in England, Birmingham. Maker
Category

Late 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Handsome Pair of Vintage Venetian Glass Birds, Murano Hand Blown circa 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
An expressive pair of vibrant Murano glass birds Superbly hand blown using crimson red, sparkling
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Vintage Italian Majolica Pottery Figurine of Pheasants Bird
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large vintage Majolica pottery figurine of a pheasant's bird made in Italy.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Indian Bird Sugar Shaker in Silver, Kashmiri Style
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Adorable bird sugar or pepper dispenser in hand-cut silver. A standing small hawk-like bird, with
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass

Vintage Silver on Copper Pitcher with Stone Bird Handle
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
stone parrot or bird as a handle. In the style of Los Castillo.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Rare Vintage Chulucanas Pottery Platter with Birds Decor Peru
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage platter or bowl is decorated with a design of four birds in pink and green
Category

Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Clay, Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Collection from Aarikka Bird Porcelain Teapot Mugs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming collection from Aarikka Finland featuring a bird on a teapot with matching sugar bowl
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Atomic Period Dyball Cocktail Shaker w/Black and Pink Stylized Birds
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century glass cocktail shaker with a domed gold-toned lid decorated in pink and black enamels
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage sterling silver pair of grouse bird models, London, 1966
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage sterling silver pair of grouse bird models. Made in England, London, 1966 Maker: William
Category

Vintage 1960s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Couroc Roadrunner Bird Design Barware Vintage Serving Tray Circa 1960
By The Couroc Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Mid-Century Modern Couroc of Monterey California roadrunner bird design barware serving tray
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Holkham Pottery Vase Birds Design Hand Made In Norfolk
Located in New Orleans, LA
blues and blacks stylized birds over an unglazed base. Studio Mark on the bottom. A very unusual and
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Silver Serving Tray ft Birds, Mother of Pearl
Located in Pearland, TX
A vintage serving tray featuring two love birds atop a branch, surrounding by acorns with sparkling
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Decorative Bird Plate, Chinese, Display Dish, Golden Pheasant, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative bird plate. A Chinese, display dish with Golden Pheasant motif, dating
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Herend Porcelain Rothschild Bird Pattern Centerpiece with Coy Fish
By Herend
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large vintage centerpiece was made by the well known Herend factory of Hungry and dates to
Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Bird Parrot Can and Wine Opener Stainless Steel Vintage Bar Set
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Bird can and wine bottle opener stainless steel wood handle vintage. Condition is "Mint in Box
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Ceramic Charger with Humming Birds and Roses Decorations 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1581 English ceramic charger hand painted with humming birds and roses Hanging wire on back
Category

Vintage 1940s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

6 Vintage Hungarian Tea Cups by Herend #724, Rotschild Bird & Saxon Bouquet
By Herend
Located in COLMAR, FR
A lovely set of 6 vintage tea cups (model 724-10) by the famous Hungarian porcelain maker, Herend
Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage English Silver Table Bell Christopher Lawrence Warbler Bird On Bullrush
By Christopher Lawrence
Located in Norwich, GB
A vintage sterling solid silver and silver-gilt table bell made in London in 1982 by Christopher
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Vintage Wood Crow Bird Corkscrew Bottle Opener Danish Design, Denmark
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous vintage pair of Danish teak wood bottle opener and corkscrew bird figures. An original
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Signed Handmade Ceramic duck Art Decorative Ceramic Disc w/ bird motif
Located in Seattle, WA
, making it an eye-catching addition to any space. Stand is not included. Vintage condition consistent with
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

German 800 Silver Flatware Dessert Set Service 18 Pieces Vintage Bird and Wreath
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unusual partial-gilt German 800 silver dessert set with bird, wreath and bow motif 18 pieces. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Set of 4 Japanese Trays Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of one rectangular tray and 3 smaller square trays features a traditional Arita style
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

FM Konstglas Swedish Art Glass Crystal Bird Millefiori Paperweight 1970s
By Marcolin Art Crystal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Konstglas Crystal Bird of Ronneby Sweden circa 1970s. Vintage glass bird paperweight clear with red and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Silver Plated Art Deco Style Punch Bowl with Repeating Crane Birds
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Silver Plated Art Deco Style Punch Bowl with Repeating Crane Birds. Item features birds to
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Beige Square Breakfast Tray Hand-Painted Silver Leaf Bird Tree Branch
Located in Miami, FL
Japanese Style Square Vintage Serving Tray, Barware in Cream Color Finish Wood with hand-painted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Leaf

Vintage S&A Haddad Jezzine Horn Bird Handled 2 Pieces Carving Set in Box
By S&A Haddad
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage handmade Haddad Jezzine Horn and Brass Bird Handled 2 Pieces Carving Set, cake set in Box
Category

Late 20th Century Lebanese Aesthetic Movement Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Murano Seagull Sculptures Birds
By Licio Zanetti, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
elegantly outstretched. Expertly hand-blown from pristine white Murano glass and set on a solid crystal base
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence. This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence. This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier
By Jerome Massier
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier. Direct from
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Centerpieces

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds. These birds are in the style of Archimede Seguso who was known
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Handmade Glass Bird from Collevilca, Italy
By Cristalleria ColleVilca
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Handmade Glass Bird from Collevilca, Italy, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980
Category

20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Jewel-Like Gold Purple Creme Glass Bird
Located in Antwerp, BE
This very expressive flying bird art glass sculpture, from the 1970s, is a true work of art, in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Clear Art Glass Bird Penguin Paperweight Figurine With Bubbles. Clear Controlled Bubble
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Swedish Bird Window Decoration in Glass by Bertil Vallien, 1970s
By Bertil Vallien
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Swedish Bird Window Decoration in Glass by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda, 1970s, in Very
Category

20th Century Swedish Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Tall Red Blue Green Glass Crested Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
glass rocks. Can be accompanied by a taller bird. Dimensions: 31.5 in. H x 18 in. W x 6.5 in. D.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Rare Vintage Blown Glass Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of decorative blown glass sculptures. Italy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Tall Red Blue Green White Glass Crested Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
little glass rocks. Can be accompanied by a shorter bird. Dimensions: Depth 6 inches, width 13
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Pair of Italian Glass Bird Form Sconces After Maison Bagues
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a vintage pair of Italian glass sconces inspired by Maison Bagues, known for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Murano Vintage Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds on Branch Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Scale Vintage Murano Glass Duck Bird Figurine Sculpture Dino Martens
By Dino Martens, Fratelli Toso, Seguso, Barovier, Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a large, massive duck sculpture from the 1950s made in the Sommerso and mezza filigrana technique. It is a decorative piece and was likely designed by Dino Martens for Fratel...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Glass Parrot Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare antique clip-on bird ornament, it's a beautiful parrot. This ornament, is made from ultra
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mercury Glass

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
By Barovier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Feathered Birds Christmas Ornaments
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage feathered birds with clip ons,Christmas ornaments figurines. 14 pcs total. Great Holiday or
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Glass, Feathers

Vintage Murano Italy Art Glass Modernism 3 Birds Perched on Branch Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Murano Italy Art Glass Modernism 3 Birds Perched on Branch Sculpture in Blue, Red, and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

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Vintage Glass Bird For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage glass bird available at 1stDibs. A vintage glass bird — often made from glass, metal and murano glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage glass bird you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right vintage glass bird, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage glass bird that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gino Vistosi, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company and Murano produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Glass Bird?

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Questions About Vintage Glass Bird
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.