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Vintage Boho Murano Glass Fruit Chandelier
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a playful touch of elegance to your space with this vintage boho Murano glass fruit chandelier
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Metal
Vintage Schiaparelli Glass Fruit Earrings 1960s
By Schiaparelli
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sublime pair of Vintage Schiaparelli Fruit Earrings from the 1960s. Large faceted black crystals
Category
1960s Vintage Glass Fruit
Vintage Murano Assorted Glass Fruit, Italy 1970
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Murano Assorted Glass Fruit, Italy 1970. A beautiful assortment of Murano fruit. Lemon
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Venetian Fruiter, Italian Art Glass Decorative Comport, Fruit Bowl, 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Venetian fruiter. An Italian, art glass and gilt finished decorative comport or
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
H 10.24 in W 13.59 in D 13.59 in
Vintage marais international glass fruit bowl , 1980s France
By Marais international
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage marais international glass fruit bowl , 1980s France
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage Monumental Fruit Slag Glass Lampshade/ Pendant Shade
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Shade only.
Gorgeous ambient light emanates from this monumental shade.
This is a beautiful shade approximately 24" x 13 1/2" and is in great condition. We placed a lamp underneath...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Archaistic Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Slag Glass
Vintage Glass Salad Bowl with Engraved Fruit Design - 2Y456
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage glass salad bowl features an elegant engraved fruit design, making it a beautiful and
Category
20th Century Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage Bohemian Peach Intaglio Glass Fruit Bowl, Circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Bohemian Peach Glass Intaglio fruit bowl Features a classic hand-etched design and 3 feet
Category
1930s American Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bowl Sculptural Centerpiece 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sculptural Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit Bowl Centerpiece 1960s.
Vintage mouth-blown
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Georges Briard Forbidden Fruit Double Old Fashioned Glasses
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
forbidden fruit pattern with white frosted interiors on clear glass. The exterior of the glasses decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage Decorative Fruit Bowl, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Serving Dish, Punch
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative fruit bowl. An English, cut crystal glass serving dish, dating to the
Category
1990s British Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Cut Glass
H 3.94 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
Vintage Centrepiece Fruit Bowl, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Decor, Serving Dish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centrepiece fruit bowl. An English, cut crystal glass decorative serving dish
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Cut Glass
H 3.35 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Vintage gold tone fruit salad glass designer earrings brooch set
By Park Lane
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with glass
• vintage designer earrings brooch set
MEASUREMENTS
Category
1980s Vintage Glass Fruit
Large Vintage Crystal Fruit Bowl, English, Cut Glass, Decorative, Serving Dish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage crystal fruit bowl. An English, cut glass decorative serving dish, dating
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Decorative Fruit Bowl, English, Art Glass, Serving Dish, Lustre Finish
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative fruit bowl. An English, art glass serving dish with lustre finish
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Crystal Fruit Trug, English, Cut Glass, Decorative Basket, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage crystal fruit trug. An English, cut crystal glass decorative basket, dating to
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Cut Glass
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 9.45 in
Vintage Venetian Art Glass Fruit Dish, Italian, Gilt, Decorative Plate, Moses
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Venetian art glass fruit dish. An Italian, gilt finished decorative plate, dating
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
H 1.58 in W 11.62 in D 11.62 in
Vintage Amber Murano Art Glass Decorative Footed Fruit Bowl 1960s Italy
By Murano Due
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mouth Blown Studio Murano Art Glass Swirl Amber Footed Fruit Bowl.
Vintage amber yellow Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Georges Briard Forbidden Fruit Highball Glasses with White Interiors
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern highball glasses in the Forbidden Fruit pattern by Georges Briard. Clear glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage Art Deco Flat Fruit Bowl Amber Pressed Glass Made in Belgium
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage art deco amber fruit bowl, flat bowl with patterns and star motifs, made of pressed
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Large Vintage Murano Fruit Bowl, Italian, Art Glass, Serving Dish, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage Murano fruit bowl. An Italian, art glass serving dish, dating to the late
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.73 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Soft Fruit Dish, English, Carnival Glass, Display Plate, Lustre, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage soft fruit dish. An English, carnival glass plate, dating to the late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit or Cake Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 1.19 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Glass Sugar or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. The sugar bowl looks very good on every style table. Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Crystal
Mid Century Vintage Orange Glass Sugar or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. The sugar bowl looks very good on every style table. Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Crystal
Small Vintage Lustre Dish, Continental, Art Glass, Decorative Fruit Bowl, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage lustre dish. A Continental, art glass decorative fruit bowl, dating to the
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 2.56 in Dm 8.67 in
Vintage Georges Briard Glass Serving Tray in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern Pyrex glass platter with a Forbidden Fruit design by Georges Briard in 22k gold
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
H 1.5 in W 18.25 in D 10.25 in
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Glass Sugar, Candy or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. This highly decorative bowl looks very good on every style table
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Crystal
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Pink, Blue, Clear Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice pink, blue, green and clear color. A highly
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 4.25 in W 18.5 in D 9.25 in
Vintage Space Age Vase/Fruit Big Centerpiece Bowl in Stainless Steel and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Space Age vase/centerpiece, manufactured in stainless steel and clear thick glass. Its
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Federal Glassware, Frosted Tom Collins Glasses with 22 Karat Gold Fruit
By Federal Glass
Located in Nantucket, MA
Eight mid-century Federal Glassware Tom Collins glasses with 22k gold cherries and citrus slices
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
XL Murano Glass Round Fruit Bowl Table Plate Yellow Brown Italian Vintage 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A large handblown Murano glass fruit bowl measuring at 45cm diameter from the 1970s space age
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Blown Glass
H 2.96 in Dm 17.52 in
6 Vintage Old Fashioned Glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern old fashioned glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
1970s Biot Glass Fruit Bowl & Cocktail Set, Yellow-Orange Bubble Glass France
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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This vintage 1970s Biot glass fruit bowl and cocktail set is not just tableware—it is a work of art
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Large Red, Pink Opaline Murano Glass Fruit Bowl circa 1980s
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Alfredo Barbini, Archimede Seguso
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Seguso Vetri d'Arte large vintage murano glass fruit bowl. This is a magical piece of murano glass
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
H 4.14 in Dm 11.23 in
Pair of Vintage Murano Lamps with Glass Fruit in Midnight Blue
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Little Rock, AR
Such whimsy and style in MOODY MIDNIGHT BLUE with glass fruit applied at the midsection, like a
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Brass
Vintage Space Age Vase/Fruit Bowl in Stainless Steel and Glass, Big Centerpiece
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Space Age vase/centerpiece, manufactured in stainless steel and clear thick glass. Its
Category
1980s Italian Space Age Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage Murano Table Lamp by Barovier & Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Little Rock, AR
A melange of vintage Murano glass fruit, all accented with GOLD dust, by Barovier & Toso. Wonderful
Category
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Art Glass Fruit - Set of 8
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 8 blown art glass fruits. Vibrant colors to the glass and realistic detailing. The set
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Art Glass Fruit - Set of 8
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 8 blown art glass fruits. Vibrant colors to the glass and realistic detailing. The set
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
Giant Vintage Italian Glass Fruit Basket Light.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Outrageous and unusual fruit basket of iron construction with hanging grapes qnd assorted fruits in
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Glass Fruit
Vintage Bohemian Peach Intaglio Glass Fruit Bowl, Circa 1930
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Bohemian Peach Glass Intaglio fruit bowl Features a classic hand-etched design and 3 feet
Category
1930s American Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Cut Glass
Stunning Cast Iron with Glass Fruit Prisms Vintage Chandelier
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
lovely fruit and grapes, all made of coloured glass. Eight arms for electric light, and glorious patina.
Category
1940s French Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Oval Green Glass Scalloped Serving Platter or Fruit Bowl
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A transparent green glass fruit bowl or serving platter. With scalloped edges, and a textured fruit
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage art glass fruit bowl by Leandra Drumm, signed, 1999
Located in View Park, CA
A handblown art glass footed fruit bowl by Leandra Drumm, signed, 1999. Dancing figures etched into
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Decorative Fruit Bowl, French Cut Glass, Dish, Fleur De Lys, Mid-Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative fruit bowl. A French, cut glass dish with fleur-de-lys motif, dating
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Cut Glass
H 4.14 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Vintage English Crystal Cut Glass Bowl Midcentury
Located in London, GB
A large midcentury beautiful vintage English crystal cut glass fruit / dessert bowl, circa 1950s
Category
1950s English Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Glass Fruit Set, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Glass fruit set is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s.
Original art glass
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murmac Bohemia Glass Fruit Bowl
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful large Bohemia glass bowl on a pedestal base. Smokey warm gray glass with a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Vintage Murano Glass Fruit Bowl and Assorted Fruit, 1970's, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and unusual group of assorted Murano glass fruit and matching bowl, mid 20th century
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Barbini Italian Murano Art Glass Fruit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large handblown art glass fruit with heavily bronzed gold flecks attributed to Alfredo Barbini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Blue Glass Sugar or Fruit Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. The sugar bowl looks very good on every style table. Very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Crystal
Gorgeous Pair of Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowls Vintage, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl set off two in a nice blue, purple and clear color. A highly
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
Sommerso Murano Glass Fruit Bowl Catchall, Blue and Clear, Vintage, Italy, 1970s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous hand blown Murano art glass piece with Sommerso and bullicante techniques. A beautiful
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.5 in W 16.75 in D 5.38 in
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Pink and Clear Vintage, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice pink and clear color. A highly decorative piece
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 4 in W 14.75 in D 9.38 in
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Blue and Clear Vintage, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice blue and clear color. A highly decorative piece
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 3.75 in W 11.63 in D 4.75 in
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Red, Orange, Clear Vintage, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice red, orange and clear color. A highly decorative
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 4.75 in W 11.13 in D 6.75 in
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Pink and Clear Vintage, Italy
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice pink and clear color. A highly decorative piece
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 5 in W 25.75 in D 7.5 in
Gorgeous Murano Art Glass Sommerso Fruit Bowl Pink and Clear Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing Venetian Murano glass bowl in a nice pink and clear color. A highly decorative piece
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Fruit
Materials
Art Glass
H 4.75 in W 12.88 in D 10 in
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Vintage Glass Fruit For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage glass fruit available at 1stDibs. Each vintage glass fruit for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, art glass and murano glass. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage glass fruit — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage glass fruit, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage glass fruit has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Georges Briard, Murano Glass Sommerso and Rossi Murano are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Glass Fruit?
Prices for a vintage glass fruit can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $450.
Questions About Vintage Glass Fruit
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To tell if a Murano glass fruit is real, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes 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. If you need assistance authenticating a piece, seek the help of a licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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.