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Mid-Century Modern Classical Brass Ten Arm Chandelier with Glass Bobeches
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Midcentury 10 arm brass chandelier. Amber colored glass bobeches that are 6 inches in diameter
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
Large Moderne Murano Glass Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
bobeches and with clear glass insets. Silver plated body with original patina. Mercury glass bobeches.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Glass
Amber & Milk Glass Murano Chandelier, 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant six-light venetian chandelier in amber-coloured glass, with milk glass bobeches and crimped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Italian Beaded Glass Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
, crystal pendants and glass bobeches. Newly re-wired, holds chandelier size bulbs.
Italy, Mid-20th Century.
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti for Christofle Cornucopia Candelabrum
By Gio Ponti, Christofle
Located in Hanover, MA
1980's.
Retains original Christofle box and pair of original clear glass bobeche.
We don't typically
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
twisted central stem. Six lights with glass bobeche and reeded, twisted brass arms. Possibly French
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
Silver Plate and Glass Art Deco Chandelier with Crystal Ball Drops, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
from a nested set of central bowls. Each arm terminates with a round plate glass bobeche and a clear
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Silver Plate
Starburst chandelier by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Exquisitely restored brass starburst chandelier with gold-flecked glass bobeches by Gerald Thurston
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
Italian, Murano, Blown Glass C Form 1-Light Pendant, 1st half 20thc, UL wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
by brass connectors, having one large shaped glass bobeche containing a single socket with a glass
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Blown Glass
H 32.5 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
Midcentury Iron Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An Italian circa 1960's wrought iron chandelier with blue glass bobeches.
Measurements:
Diameter
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Iron
Elegant Twelve-Arm Polished Brass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant twelve-arm polished brass chandelier with glass bobeches.
The chandelier is accompanied
Category
1960s American Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
Crystal Wall Sconces Pair of Venetian Glass Italian Gold Gilt Five-Light Antique
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, glass bobeche arm cups, crystals, Venetian glass arms and flowers.
Venetian Italian glass flowers
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal
H 26 in W 16 in D 10 in
Elegant Rectangular Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Two-tone (brass and gun metal) eight lights French chandelier with circular glass bobeches.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Dramatic cut crystal drop chandelier with eight electrified arms. Glass bobeches compliment the
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Italian Art Deco Burl Wood and Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
beautifully carved burl wood veneer with scalloped edged blown glass bobeche. The contrast of the warm wood
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Blown Glass, Burl
Pair of Vintage Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of five-light vintage Italian gilt metal sconces with crystals. Each light with glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid Century Brass & Glass Undulating 6-Arm Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
main stem piece. Delicate, glass bobeches sit on hammer-textured brass disks, echoed on the mid point
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s French Art Deco patinated bronze double light sconces with glass bobeche
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Bronze, Faceted Glass & Etched Frosted Glass 8 Light Chandelier
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
cups and a faceted Glass bobeche all handmade in France in the Mid-Century Modern Period.
US Rewiring
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Bronze, Brass
H 22.5 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Wood Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-Style (Mid-20th Century) gilt metal 5 scroll arm chandelier with amber glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Mid-Century Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
with a round glass bobeche and supported by a shaped backplate. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Horizontal Metal Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950s gun metal chandeliers with eight candelabra lights each and gray glass
Category
1950s Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Steel
Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Baccarat Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
multi light chandelier embellished with glass bobeches, cut crystal chains and further adorned with cut
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 54 in W 36 in D 36 in
Schneider Glass and Silver Plate Candlesticks
By Schneider Glass
Located in New York, NY
A pair of organic free-form blown glass and silver plated bobeche.
Category
1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Silver Plate
French Moderne Patinated Brass Chandelier by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
detailing including curved arms each with glass bobeche. Uses six candelabra "B" base bulbs. Newly wired
Category
1950s French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
1940s Rock Crystal Spheres and Brass Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Six-arm rock crystal ball and brass chandelier with glass bobeches and beaded crystal chain. Center
Category
1940s American Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Pair Of Midcentury Venetian Girandole Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
depicting a man and a woman in XVIII Century dress. The silver plated sconces supporting glass bobeche and
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Mirrored Wall Sconces, Circa 1960's
Located in High Point, NC
Wonderful pair of mirrored wall sconces with two arms, joined by graceful glass beaded swags and
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Moderne Bronze Horse Sconces
Located in Palm Springs, CA
glass bobeche. Each uses 1 candelabra base bulb, newly wired. Shades included.
Overall height without
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French, Four-Light Bagues-Style Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass bobeches. Each backplate of five graduated scrolls under a sunburst pediment and centered with a
Category
1970s French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Metal
Chandelier Maison Baguès Foliage and Flowers 12 Lights, 1950-1970
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
leaves on a silver tan background, the molded glass bobèches and daisies,
Condition of use. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Baroque Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Iron
Italian Florentine Gilt Metal and White Opalescent Glass Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hollywood Regency-style chandelier features five chandelier arms each with a white opalescent glass bobeche
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Metal
H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in
7-Light Multi-Crystal Maria Theresa Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
many large, dangling crystals. It has a center light with a brass socket cover and glass bobeche
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century brass chandelier, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
/lights.
It's all brass, with clear etched glass bobeches. They have a carved little stars decor.
The
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Baguès Gilt Pagoda Form Rock Crystal Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
center has a spray of crystal flowers and crystal florals accent each of the six arms with glass bobeches
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Italian Gilt Metal Two-Light Sconce with Crystal Glass Flowers and Prisms
Located in Barntrup, DE
beautiful wall lamp features a gilt metal frame with leaves and two arms, each with a glass bobeche and a
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 19.69 in W 8.67 in D 7.49 in
Vintage French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A vintage French five-light crystal chandelier with glass arms, cut glass bobeches and center
Category
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
Pair Louis XVI Style French Sconces / Wall Lights, Ebony, Bronze, Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Manhasset, NY
a reeded ebony column center. The pair having ebony and glass bobeche rings under an electrified
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 21 in W 10.5 in D 10 in
Pair of Italian Crystal Vintage Three-Light Sconces with Scrolled Armature
Located in Atlanta, GA
armature decorated with small size crystal flowers and glass bobèches. The sconces are also decorated with
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Italian Murano White Clear and Milk Glass Six-Arm Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
white milk glass bobeches with floral decorations on the base. The central part of this compact and
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Italian Crystal Sconces w/ Waterfall Tops and Scrolling Metal Armature
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the same fashion. Each of the five arms support their glass bobèches and candle sleeves. These
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 20 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Pietro Chiesa For Fontana Arte Brass & Murano Glass Torchiere
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass bobeches, fitted with a candelabra bulb, raised on intertwined column on a 12-Inch diameter
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
French Six-Light Crystal Chandelier with Amethyst Colored Beads, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Swedish drops and small rosettes among others, intertwined with amethyst colored beads. The glass bobeches
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Metal
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Italian Ten-Light Crystal Chandelier with Black Wrought Iron Armature
Located in Atlanta, GA
are adorned with acanthus leaves, each support glass bobeches with dangling crystals and painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Large Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Brass, Iron and Glass Chandelier
By Sciolari Lighting, Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gaetano Sciolari, Stilnovo
Located in Houston, TX
brass and iron frame, large glass bobeches and brass cups. This unusual fixture has been newly wired and
Category
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Turn of the Century Louis XVI St. Amethyst Colored Glass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
to fine foliate designs and exceptional reeded amethyst colored glass bobeches. All original gilt
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
H 23.75 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Very Large Cut Glass Chandelier in the Style of F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in London, GB
terminating with prominent cut glass bobeches. The middle part of each arm is filled with an ornate feature
Category
20th Century English Belle Époque Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Cut Glass
French Five Lights Crystal Chandelier with Pink Glass Drops Circa 1950, US Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
clear beaded garlands and enchanting pink glass teardrop pendants. The scalloped glass bobeches cradle
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Empire Style Crystal and Brass Tent and Bag Chandelier
Located in London, GB
cut glass bobeche with a turned brass finial support, complemented by traditional pleated shades for a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Empire Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Pair of Maria Theresa Style Crystal 7-Light Wall Sconces, Italy Circa 1950
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
culminate in delicate, scalloped glass bobeches. The fixtures are adorned with swags of crystal strands
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 30 in W 14 in D 8 in
French Hollywood Regency Style Crystal Chandelier, 15 Arms
Located in Plainview, NY
delicate glass arms, each adorned with cut glass bobeches and a stunning center column, this chandelier is
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal, Chrome
1930 French Blue Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3-light sitting in blue opaline bobeches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets or
Category
1930s French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Murano Glass
1930 French White Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 5 lights sitting in white opaline bobeches. This will be newly rewired with appropriate US
Category
1930s French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Murano Glass
French Regency Style Crystal with Gold Frame Chandelier, Custom Shades, 12 arms
Located in Plainview, NY
. Each of these sinuous arms hosts the intricate beauty of cut glass bobeches, while a central column
Category
Late 20th Century French Regency Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal
1930 French Petit Blue Opaline Bobeches, Beads and Drops Chandelier
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 3-light sitting in blue opaline bobeches. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets or
Category
1930s French Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Murano Glass
Florentine Craftsmanship Applique Gilded Iron Colored Crystal Drops and Faceted
Located in Prato, Tuscany
volutes are surmounted by three glass bobeches above which are placed fake candle holders; the frame was
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Iron
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Crystal and Glass Candlesticks Candelabras, Pair
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
and removable bobeches, circa mid-20th century. A bobeche is a glass collar on a candle socket to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Crystal
Large Art Deco Glass Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
oversized blown glass applied decorations. Mercury glass body and bobeches.
Sold separately.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Glass Bobeches
Beaded Glass & Iron Six Light Chandelier
By Luminaire
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE
Elegant and glamorous French Empire style chandelier with glass crystal beaded 'bag
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Iron
Italian Murano Glass and Brass 1950's Ten Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
and brass bobeche. The whole supported by a large brass bowl and glass tear drop finial. The glass is
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Bobeches
Materials
Brass
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Vintage Glass Bobeches For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage glass bobeches available for sale. Each of these unique vintage glass bobeches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. There are all kinds of vintage glass bobeches available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage glass bobeches made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage glass bobeches over the years, but those made by Baccarat and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Glass Bobeches?
Prices for vintage glass bobeches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage glass bobeches begin at $750 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Finding the Right Lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vintage Glass Bobeches
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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 20, 2024To 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.
- Is vintage glass worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023To 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, 2022The 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.
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